Bollywood or Bust
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Side by side
Bollywood or Bust vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bollywood or Bust | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Brent Leonesio | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bollywood or Bust
Rose
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Floral
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Heart—
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
SandalwoodSpicy NotesRose
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bollywood or Bust | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is rose the way it should be, red, not pink. Bold enough to turn heads, grounded by sandalwood that keeps it warm rather than screechy. The spices add that savory edge that stops it from being.Bollywood or Bust
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