Alinita

At the beginning, I am greeted by a lot of cardamom. It reminds me a lot of Lune Feline; you have to like it. After 1 or 2 hours, you can hardly smell it anymore. Then I primarily get only almond. But not a well-balanced almond. I love cinnamon, but unfortunately, I hardly get any of that. Somehow dissonant. You would be better off investing the money in one of the many other Xerjoffs.

When I want the full blast of jasmine and orange blossom, this fragrance is the one to go for. The flowers smell so natural and pure here, not a hint of synthetics. It can't be compared to the piercing orange blossom found in many designer scents. There’s also a very subtle oriental touch that lingers. Perfect for spring and summer!

Right upon spraying, you get the typical rose-oud vibes. On its own, it's a nice combination, but in this fragrance, it's nothing special, just an average rose oud. On top of that, there's an intensely sweet raspberry. But not a delicious one, rather a synthetic and piercing one. A typical headache-inducing scent; it would be too much for me even outdoors.

For me, this scent is clearly the best in the category of conifer forest fragrance. At the beginning, I get a lot of incense, which fades over time. After a few hours, the dried fruits start to come through more and more, and the scent becomes a bit sweeter. Fortunately, the conifer scent remains throughout, but it does become a little weaker. Fille en aiguilles does not have a monstrous sillage, but the longevity is excellent. For me, it's perfect Unisex. The only downside: the scent is really very Christmassy/wintry; otherwise, I would love to wear it all year round.