Berkana
Torre of TuscanyEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Berkana vs. Fille en Aiguilles
Fille en Aiguilles rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Berkana projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Berkana | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Maria Candida Gentile | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Berkana
Leather
Woody
Smoky
Green
Fresh
Aromatic
Amber
Earthy
Fille en Aiguilles
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Sweet vernal grass
—Heart
BirchLeatherStyrax
IncensePine NeedlesBalsam FirDried FruitsSpicy NotesBay LeafVetiverHerbaceous NotesSolar Notes
Base
VetiverCedar
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Berkana | Fille en Aiguilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance that argues with the idea that green fragrances are light, safe, forgettable. The birch tar undercuts any notion of innocence. What could have been another fresh.Berkana
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