Rose Santal
Chatillon Lux ParfumsEau de Toilette2017
Side by side
Rose Santal vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Is Rose Santal better than Fille en Aiguilles?
Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Rose Santal projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
warm spicywoodyaromaticfresh spicyamber
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Rose Santal and Fille en Aiguilles?
| Rose Santal | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Shawn Maher | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Rose Santal and Fille en Aiguilles smell?
Rose Santal
Rose
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Floral
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rose Santal and Fille en Aiguilles share?
Top
Black Pepper
—Heart
Green RoseCardamom
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
SandalwoodLabdanumRose
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCardamom
Spicy Notes
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Pine Needles
Where they fit
When and where do Rose Santal and Fille en Aiguilles work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rose Santal or Fille en Aiguilles?
| Rose Santal | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Rose Santal and Fille en Aiguilles?
Most rose fragrances want to be loved. Rose Santal doesn't need it. The dusty rose and hand-built sandalwood accord give you something with weight, a composition that rewards patience over flash.Rose Santal
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
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