DEV #4: Reprise
Olympic Orchids Artisan PerfumesEau de parfum2012
Side by side
DEV #4: Reprise vs. Fille en Aiguilles
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
| DEV #4: Reprise | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dr. Ellen Covey | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
DEV #4: Reprise
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Powdery
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Frankincense
—Heart
Tolu BalsamWoody Notes
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
ThujaArborvitaeLabdanum
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| DEV #4: Reprise | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Frankincense and labdanum do the heavy lifting here, smoke, sweetness, and resin that builds on skin rather than announcing itself. The kind of fragrance that rewards sitting still.DEV #4: Reprise
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