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    Side by side

    The Writer vs. Fille en Aiguilles

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Fille en Aiguilles wears longer on skin, while The Writer projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Writer vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    The WriterFille en Aiguilles
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerBertrand DuchaufourChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Writer

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Amber
    Leather
    Fresh
    Balsamic

    Fille en Aiguilles

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Conifer
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RosemaryGingerClary SageAldehydesRhubarb
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    Heart
    IncenseLeather
    IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
    Base
    CedarwoodDriftwoodCastoreumSandalwood
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Writer vs. Fille en Aiguilles
    The WriterFille en Aiguilles
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most fragrances give you a preview. This one writes the whole chapter before you realize you've started. The aldehydes hit like opening a window in an old study, bright, surprising.The Writer
    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