Fille en aiguilles

A contemplative pine-forest fragrance that shifts from green needles and bay leaf to resinous incense, spice, and earthy vetiver.

Scent Development and Character

A warm, resinous pine-forest fragrance built around pine needles, bay leaf, incense, vetiver, spices, and fruit. It opens green and aromatic, then moves into smoky resin and dried-fruit warmth, finishing with earthy woods and a meditative, slightly balsamic drydown.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Best in cooler weather and evening wear, where its resinous woods and incense have room to unfold. It wears with moderate presence and a calm, enveloping mood. Autumn/Winter. Sillage is Moderate. Longevity is Long-lasting.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2009, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Christopher Sheldrake. Tall, iconic Palais Royal bottle with rounded shoulders and an apothecary-style stopper; presented as a Gratte-Ciel/Collection Noire eau de parfum.