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    Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский Гостинец vs. Fille en Aiguilles

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский Гостинец projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский Гостинец vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский ГостинецFille en Aiguilles
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerKarina ShishkinaChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский Гостинец

    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Cinnamon
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus

    Fille en Aiguilles

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Conifer
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CinnamonOrangeAlmondOzonic Notes
    Heart
    GrapesCypressJuniperNeroli
    IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
    Base
    BiscuitCarnationFrankincenseSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский Гостинец vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский ГостинецFille en Aiguilles
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

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    Real talk

    The juniper and ozonic edge hits like a first-aid kit for some. But that's the point. The combination of green, medicinal notes with bright citrus creates an unexpected contrast.Russkiy Gostinets (Russian Gift) Русский Гостинец
    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