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    Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs. Fille en Aiguilles

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    Hermessence Poivre SamarcandeFille en Aiguilles
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20042009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Claude EllenaChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hermessence Poivre Samarcande

    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Patchouli

    Fille en Aiguilles

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Conifer
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bell PepperAllspice
    —
    Heart
    Black PepperPaprika
    IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
    Base
    CedarwoodOakmossPatchouli
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hermessence Poivre Samarcande vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    Hermessence Poivre SamarcandeFille en Aiguilles
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This doesn't project into a room. It leans in when you do. Ellena structured this around ISO E-Super, which is why it wears intimate and shifts throughout the day.Hermessence Poivre Samarcande
    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