Dryad
Papillon Artisan PerfumesEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Dryad vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Is Dryad 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
Gender alignment
Vetiver
aromaticwoodybalsamicamber
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 Dryad and Fille en Aiguilles?
| Dryad | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Liz Moores | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dryad and Fille en Aiguilles smell?
Dryad
Aromatic
Earthy
Green
Woody
Mossy
Citrus
Balsamic
Iris
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dryad and Fille en Aiguilles share?
Top
GalbanumTarragonClary SageThymeBitter OrangeCitronBergamot
—Heart
NarcissusOrris RootCostusApricotOrange BlossomLavender
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
OakmossVetiverPeru BalsamStyraxBenzoin
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
TarragonClary SageThyme
Bay LeafHerbaceous Notes
Balsamic Notes
Peru Balsam
IncenseBalsam Fir
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Dryad and Fille en Aiguilles work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dryad or Fille en Aiguilles?
| Dryad | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Dryad and Fille en Aiguilles?
Green chypre fans finally have something worth talking about. Galbanum and costus appear in Dryad alongside oakmoss and narcissus, creating an uncommon combination that rewards close attention.Dryad
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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