Falling Stars at Summer Solstice
Alkemia PerfumesEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Falling Stars at Summer Solstice vs. L'Eau de Paille
L'Eau de Paille wears longer on skin, while Falling Stars at Summer Solstice projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Falling Stars at Summer Solstice | L'Eau de Paille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Falling Stars at Summer Solstice
Green
Yellow Floral
Floral
Sweet
Citrus
Earthy
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
L'Eau de Paille
Woody
Smoky
Earthy
Amber
Aromatic
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
St. John's WortLemon VerbenaHawthorn
—Heart
GrassMountain ashWheat
Hay
Base
Earthy NotesMineral Notes
VetiverIncenseGrain
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Falling Stars at Summer Solstice | L'Eau de Paille | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Alkemia at their most pastoral. This isn't a crowd-pleaser, it's a love letter to wild herbs and golden-hour fields. If you want safe, look elsewhere.Falling Stars at Summer Solstice
Lightness is harder to master than intensity. L'Eau de Paille smells like Lutens pared down to almost nothing, but that restraint is exactly what makes it interesting.L'Eau de Paille