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    Side by side

    L'Ether 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: L'Ether vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    L'EtherFille en Aiguilles
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20032009
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerOlivia GiacobettiChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'Ether

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Sweet

    Fille en Aiguilles

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Conifer
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RosewoodSaffron
    —
    Heart
    Omani white frankincenseRose
    IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
    Base
    SandalwoodBenzoinMapleMyrrh
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L'Ether vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    L'EtherFille en Aiguilles
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A discontinued gem from a brand that disappeared without fanfare. Olivia Giacobetti built something here that most houses wouldn't risk: a scent that asks you to lean in rather than announce yourself.L'Ether
    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