Fille en Aiguilles Eau de Parfum vs Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Fille en Aiguilles

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2016
££££	Price Tier	££££

Sycomore

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fille en Aiguilles Eau de Parfum

This is a masterpiece that smells like a mystical pine forest, but its performance issues, particularly with newer formulations, are a real letdown. You'll either adore its unique, evocative scent or find it too challenging.

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Our Verdict - Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Sycomore is a 'quiet luxury' vetiver masterpiece, though its close resemblance to cheaper alternatives and its divisive performance cause some debate. Expect a sophisticated, high-quality woody experience, but don't expect it to shout for attention.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	0%	10%
Fruity	8%	1%
Green	21%	13%
Sweet	10%	9%
Warm	28%	20%
Woody	29%	38%
Earthy	14%	11%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	21%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Fille en Aiguilles EdP

Sycomore EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Pine 15% Incense 15% Fir Resin 14% Dried Fruits 13% Spicy 12% Bay Leaf 8% Vetiver 8% Green 8% Solar Note 7%

Heart Notes

Vetiver 17% Cypress 14% Juniper 12% Spicy 10% Sandalwood 10% Pink Pepper 10% Tobacco 9% Aldehydes 9% Violet 9%

Shared Notes

Spicy 11% vs 10%

Vetiver 8% vs 17%

Only in Fille en Aiguilles Eau de Parfum

Pine 15% Incense 15% Fir Resin 14% Dried Fruits 13% Bay Leaf 8% Green 8% Solar Note 7%

Only in Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Cypress 14% Juniper 12% Sandalwood 10% Pink Pepper 10% Tobacco 9% Aldehydes 9% Violet 9%

Accords

Fille en Aiguilles Eau de Parfum Sycomore Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

78%

Aromatic

90%

61%

Conifer

58%

Fresh Spicy

54%

57%

Balsamic

57%

Amber

56%

Warm Spicy

44%

54%

Smoky

Earthy

51%

50%

Fruity

50%

Green

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

78%

90%

Conifer

61%

Fresh Spicy shared

58%

54%

Balsamic

57%

Amber

57%

Warm Spicy shared

56%

44%

Smoky

54%

Earthy

51%

Fruity

50%

Green

50%

Performance

Fille en Aiguilles Eau de Parfum Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fille en Aiguilles Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its unique, resinous aroma is too distinctive and potentially distracting for the office, but its sophisticated and warm character makes it suitable for intimate dates and some formal events. It evokes a relaxed, almost meditative mood, making it a good choice for casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its elegant, subtle sillage makes it ideal for office and formal wear where discretion is key. The fresh-woody profile works well for casual use, but its premium nature might be overkill for sport. Performance reports vary wildly, but generally suggest it's not a beast, lowering its impact for dates.