Shermine
Pierre Guillaume ParisEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Shermine 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
| Shermine | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Guillaume | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shermine
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Musky
Lavender
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
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
LavenderLemonCardamom
—Heart
MuskRosewoodIris
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
VetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliVanilla
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shermine | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Lavender and vanilla sounds like something your grandmother wore. Shermine isn't. The cardamom keeps it interesting, the woods keep it grounded, and eight hours means you won't need to reapply.Shermine
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