AKAF-47
Patchouli opens with its characteristic earthy, slightly damp depth, immediately establishing a grounded aromatic presence.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 8 accords.
Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.
- Aromatic50
- Warm Spicy50
- Woody50
- Green
The note pyramid
- Patchouli
- Vetiver
- Fig
- Bergamot
By the editors · 2 min readPatchouli opens with its characteristic earthy, slightly damp depth, immediately establishing a grounded aromatic presence. Bergamot lends a bright citrus lift that contrasts with the patchouli’s soil-like richness without overwhelming it. Vetiver adds a dry, grassy greenness that enhances the earthy core, while fig introduces a subtle milky sweetness and soft fruitiness. The composition remains largely linear, focusing on the interplay between earthy, green, and faintly fruity elements. It wears close to the skin with minimal projection, creating an intimate scent bubble that lasts for a moderate duration. Best suited for cool weather and casual or contemplative occasions, this is a straightforward but textured earthy-green scent.
Scent twins
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