Zizonia
Penhaligon'sEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
Zizonia vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Zizonia | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Zizonia
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Lavender
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomCorianderBergamotOrange
—Heart
GingerLavenderNutmegBlack PepperGeraniumCumin
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
VetiverSandalwoodCedarwoodAmberPatchouli
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Zizonia | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Cumin anchors the heart here, giving Zizonia a warm, almost edible edge that some adore and others sidestep. It's the kind of bold move that makes a fragrance worth remembering.Zizonia
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