Serge Lutens 2009 EDP

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Fille en Aiguilles

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Fille en Aiguilles opens with Spicy Notes, Green Notes, Pine, and Bay Leaf, settles into a heart of Incense, Dried Fruits, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Serge Lutens's Fille en Aiguilles carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Mystical
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Fille en Aiguilles Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pine34%
Bay Leaf27%
Green Notes20%
Spicy Notes20%
Heartas listed
Incense37%
Canadian Fir Balsam33%
Dried Fruits31%
Baseas listed
Vetiver59%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent. The resinous pine, smoky incense, and warm dried-fruit drydown read best in autumn and winter, where the coniferous chill and balsamic warmth match the season; the sharp green opening keeps it from feeling heavy.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its distinctive, resinous pine-and-incense character is too unusual for the office, but its mysterious, elegant warmth suits intimate dates and cool-weather formal evenings. Its cozy, festive feel makes it a natural casual choice through the holiday months. The soft projection and weak longevity keep it off sport and bright daytime rotations.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine wandering through a sun-drenched pine forest, the air thick with the scent of resin and crushed needles. Incense smoke curls upwards, mingling with the aromatic sharpness of bay leaf and spicy undertones. A ghost of dried fruits adds a subtle, almost mulled sweetness, grounding the balsamic depth with a touch of warmth. It's a journey from vibrant green to smoky, sweet sophistication.

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