La Foret Russe
Nimere ParfumsEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
La Foret Russe vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Fille en Aiguilles wears longer on skin, while La Foret Russe projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Foret Russe | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nikolay Eremin | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Foret Russe
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Amber
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ThymeSageHerbaceous Notes
—Heart
Siberian PineCypress
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
CedarIncenseOakmossVetiverBenzoin
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Foret Russe | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some will reach for the bottle again. Others will let it rest. The herbal opening leans sharp, almost medicinal before the pines and resin arrive like the forest itself.La Foret Russe
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