Shinrin-Yoku
Alkemia PerfumesEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Shinrin-Yoku vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Fille en Aiguilles wears longer on skin, while Shinrin-Yoku projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shinrin-Yoku | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shinrin-Yoku
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Aquatic
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeJapanese GrapefruitBlack Pepper
—Heart
Cedar NeedlesBlack geraniumAquatic Notes
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
VetiverLoamClayPatchouli
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shinrin-Yoku | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Forest bathing translated into scent. Not metaphorical, the vetiver, the clay, the wet earth are literal. It smells like rain on a trail, not a spa with a forest playlist.Shinrin-Yoku
Fille en Aiguilles is not a safe blind buy. The pine needles hit with an almost aggressive sharpness before the incense and dried fruits soften the edges.Fille en Aiguilles