Fir of the dark
JMP Artisan Perfumes2024
Side by side
Fir of the dark vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Is Fir of the dark better than Fille en Aiguilles?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
IncenseBalsam Fir
woodyaromaticfresh spicyambersmokybalsamicwarm spicy
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 Fir of the dark and Fille en Aiguilles?
| Fir of the dark | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jakub Pietrynka | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Fir of the dark and Fille en Aiguilles smell?
Fir of the dark
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Smoky
Green
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Fir of the dark and Fille en Aiguilles share?
Top
SpruceBlack PepperCypressGalbanum
—Heart
IncenseCedarwoodLeatherClary Sage
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
Balsam FirCade OilJava VetiverOakmoss
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Balsamic Notes
IncenseBalsam Fir
IncenseBalsam Fir
Herbaceous Notes
Clary Sage
Bay LeafHerbaceous Notes
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCypress
Pine Needles
Green Notes
Java Vetiver
Vetiver
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Spicy Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Fir of the dark and Fille en Aiguilles work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Fir of the dark or Fille en Aiguilles?
| Fir of the dark | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Fir of the dark and Fille en Aiguilles?
Incense and fir. Balsam and smoke. This is a fragrance for people who find beauty in darkness, the hour between dusk and night when the forest stops pretending to be friendly.Fir of the dark
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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