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Inspiration: Fille en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens (Retail Price: $375)
33.33% CONCENTRATION: Extrait de Parfum 34 ML (1.1 FL.OZ)
CLASSIFICATION:
Amber and Woody
GENDER:
Unisex
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Few brands have received the recognition in the industry that Serge Lutens has received. With hits like Chergui and Borneo 1834, the brand has bestowed some classics upon us, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Today, we have a recreation of a green and earthy wonder, which is called Fille en Aiguilles. Our inspiration is called A Forest Mystery, and this dark and mysterious fragrance blends the fresh, evergreen aroma of pine with the smoky and alluring scent of incense, dried fruits, fir balsam, spices, bay leaf, and vetiver. Like a mysterious forest shrouded in mist, this scent is both alluring and a little bit dangerous. From the initial application of this enigmatic perfume, you'll feel as though you're wandering through a labyrinth of ancient trees, with the scent of the forest leading you deeper and deeper into the unknown. The woodsy notes of pine and vetiver are infused with the spicy and sweet scents of dried fruits and spices, creating a scent that is both tantalizing and grounding. This perfume is the perfect accessory for those who love to embrace their gothic side, a reminder that sometimes it's good to embrace the darkness. So go ahead, delve into the heart of the mystical forest and discover the secrets that lurk within.
CLASSIFICATION: Amber Woody
NOTES: Pine, Incense, Dried Fruits, Fir Balsam, Spices, Bay Leaf, and Vetiver.
GENDER: Unisex
CONCENTRATION: Extrait de Parfum
Bottle is filled to 34 ML (1.1 FL.OZ) even though the current label may show 30 ML
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Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 12 reviews.
This stuff is amazing! It's like walking through a forest right after the rain with a slightly sweet fruit floating through the air. It's gorgeous. It's mysterious. It's subtle but it has a powerful sillage somehow. It's a true mystery and it's fantastic!!
I’ll never stop repurchasing this beautiful, meditative scent. Nothing has changed. Not only do I enjoy pairing it with Paris 1920, but layered with Midnight Heat you have a STUNNING scent trail and people will want to know what you’re wearing. Don’t sleep on this one!
Beautiful! Smells like a forest at night after it rains. I love it
A Forest Mystery Review Dua’s take on Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles As you might have read in my A Cozy Tale of Winter review, I like coniferous scents. I like a wide variety of themes, and I typically don’t stick to one style for terribly long. I am always working on testing my own olfactory limits and what I can learn to perceive through scent. Fille en Aiguilles is a legendary scent from the house of Serge Lutens. Originally being one of the brand’s standard offerings, it eventually was inserted into a more expensive line for the niche purveyor, citing ingredient difficulties and limited resources. It was pulled from the US market, reintroduced, and now the famed release seems to only be available in France. In other words, it’s no longer easy to get this fragrance. I do have a decant of the more modern formulation of Fille en Aiguilles, which I will be comparing A Forest Mystery. I loved the scent, but not for the simply asinine price that they go for now. It's simply not worth it, plus the lasting power is abysmal. Two things that Dua seeks to remedy with A Forest Mystery. Let’s wander into these sacred woods and see what stories the ancient growth whispers to us. Upon receiving the scent, I am like a kid in a candy store, as most of us are. I just had to spray it, and my initial impression was dismay. The pine, which in the Serge is dark, sappy, balsamic, and dark, was strangely fresh, soapy, and lemony. I honestly drew parallels to Pino Silvestre, with its Pine Sol-soaked abomination of “pine crystals”. This is not what I signed up for, but the story is not over yet. As with most Duas, patience is key. I was a good and somewhat responsible adult while I let it rest for over a month, and man, this scent transformed big time. Gone was the Pine Sol opening. It was replaced with a realistic pine needle aroma, a bit dry, like needles on the forest floor that crunch underfoot, with a balsamic lift that feels almost cooling. The sappy fir darkened it up, but I must say that the Serge is darker, whereas the Dua is a bit fresher and snappier, leading to a more versatile scent. The most discernible difference between the Serge and Dua is the plummy jam that imparts an interesting sweetness in Fille. The Dua version is toned down, and if you weren’t looking for it, then you may not find it. This doesn’t mean the Dua is lacking, only that the style is slightly different, but it has its own strengths. The smoked wood, akin to a charred campfire log, radiates throughout the layers of the scent. It gives the fragrance a sublime and intricate feeling of the ruggedness of the untamed wilds. The Serge and Dua are equal in this regard. Fille en Aiguilles has subpar performance, lasting around 3-4 hours on my skin. It’s quite lackluster for a darker scent. The Dua improves this greatly, boasting around 9-10 hours on skin and days on clothes. The projection is also much more potent. Despite the lack of fruitiness, A Forest Mystery is a fantastic conifer scent. If you are someone that wants to smell like a forest without forcing people to think of Christmas trees, then this might be the scent for you. The pine and fir do carry into the heart, where you can feel the almost camphoric aroma they give off, but it’s not going to directly make you think of trees adorned with ornaments as it gets more woody and keeps the sappy needles in the background. While I would not say it’s 1:1, it’s a great attempt at what I imagine is a difficult scent to capture. Even if it’s not identical, it’s still a fantastic woodland scent for the price that isn’t too literal. It’s not a true forest scent due to staying perfume-y enough to be mass-appealing and versatile. You really can’t go wrong if you want a smoked incense and conifer fragrance, but you must be patient and let it macerate. It works quite well with a flannel or if you are roleplaying as Elmer Fudd at a Looney Tunes cosplay convention (not that I have ever done that). If you want to bring the wilds home and smell them without the risk of bear attacks, lakeside baths, and Bigfoot sightings, then this is your scent. Sorry gents, it doesn’t come with a beard, and anyone can rock this as well.
Love this....the drydown gets better and better
Smells a bit smokey with pines trees all around you, a very nice smell for cooler days
Pleeeeaaaassssee bring this back !!
IS THIS EVER COMING BACK! I have been a Dua customers for over a year and have had this fragrance has been on my wishlist since then. Please DUA re release this fragrance, obviously people want over 200 have it wishlisted.
wow that sold out rapidly! restock please... wow that sold out rapidly! restock please...
RESTOCK PLEASE So intrigued to try this one! U know what to do 😉
Believe the hype This fragrance is exactly as the description is presented. First spray is pine needles, pine resin, smokey incense vibe with autumnal vetiver. It's like taking a walk through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in August. If you love natural, woody, earthy scents, this will grab you by the hand and draw you deep into the forest. The pine and fir combined with some sweet dried fruits and bay leaf make you want to put on your hiking boots and hit the trails for some meditation out in nature. This is the perfect scent to ground you and give your soul a place to rest and reflect. To my nose, it's almost a religious experience wearing this. Mother nature meets spirit. Mahsam is a genius.
Dark and Smokey It’s exactly what I thought it was going to be If You appreciate a scent like Jovoy - La Liturgie des Heures You’ll enjoy this Hopefully they’re able to get another batch together I couldn’t give it 5 stars because it doesn’t project and it doesn’t feel “all there” yet I believe in the maceration process I have many Dua that improved over time I believe this to be one so just like my other 4 star reviews I’ll come back if this gets better with time .
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