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    Gypsy vs. Fille en Aiguilles

    Gypsy by Providence Perfume Co. bottle

    Gypsy

    Providence Perfume Co.
    Eau de Parfum2010
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Gypsy projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gypsy vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    GypsyFille en Aiguilles
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20102009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCharna EthierChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gypsy

    Aromatic
    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy
    Rose

    Fille en Aiguilles

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Conifer
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalangaCardamomLavenderBlood Orange
    Heart
    LotusRoseViolet Leaf
    IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
    Base
    LabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiverSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gypsy vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    GypsyFille en Aiguilles
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The galanga and cardamom opening hits unexpected. It's not soft, not sweet, and definitely not what most people expect from a botanical fragrance. That's exactly where the appeal lives.Gypsy
    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