Il Sottobosco
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Parfum2026
Side by side
Il Sottobosco vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Is Il Sottobosco better than Fille en Aiguilles?
Fille en Aiguilles wears longer on skin, while Il Sottobosco projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodywarm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. 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 Il Sottobosco and Fille en Aiguilles?
| Il Sottobosco | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2026 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Il Sottobosco and Fille en Aiguilles smell?
Il Sottobosco
Powdery
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Earthy
Lactonic
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Il Sottobosco and Fille en Aiguilles share?
Top
Pink Pepper
—Heart
Carrot Seed
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
Patchouli
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Il Sottobosco or Fille en Aiguilles?
| Il Sottobosco | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Il Sottobosco and Fille en Aiguilles?
Not for those who want their fragrance to announce itself. Carrot seed and patchouli don't flatter or seduce, they sit close, like a memory of soil on your hands.Il Sottobosco
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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