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    Balcafe vs. Fille en Aiguilles

    Balcafe by Balint Parfums bottle

    Balcafe

    Balint Parfums
    Parfum Extrait2020
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Fille en Aiguilles wears longer on skin, while Balcafe projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Balcafe vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    BalcafeFille en Aiguilles
    ConcentrationParfum ExtraitEau de Parfum
    Launched20202009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCsaba BálintChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Balcafe

    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Coffee
    Tobacco
    Herbal
    Leather

    Fille en Aiguilles

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Conifer
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ImmortelleLemonBergamotCoriander
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    Heart
    DatesArabica CoffeeBulgarian damask roseCinnamonGuaiac WoodOudLeather
    IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
    Base
    TobaccoAmberLabdanumOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodTolu BalsamTonka Bean
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Balcafe vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    BalcafeFille en Aiguilles
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Coffee and tobacco pull no punches. But the sillage is close, not loud, you'll draw people in rather than announce yourself. The 2020 launch rewards patience.Balcafe
    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