Animale
Animale opens with a bright citrus flash—neroli and bergamot—that quickly gives way to a lush, unapologetic floral heart.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 9 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.
- Jasmine85
- Musk70
- Oakmoss65
- Patchouli55
- Honey50
By the editors · 2 min readAnimale opens with a bright citrus flash—neroli and bergamot—that quickly gives way to a lush, unapologetic floral heart. Jasmine and ylang-ylang dominate, sweetened by honey and softened with lily of the valley, creating a rich, almost tropical warmth. There's nothing minimalist here; the florals are full-bodied and unrestrained, recalling the unabashed femininity of late-eighties fragrance design.
The base brings unexpected depth. Oakmoss and patchouli anchor the composition with earthy green weight, while coconut adds a creamy sweetness that veers into suntan oil territory. Civet and musk lend a raw, animalic undertone that justifies the name—this isn't polite or powdery.
The result is a bold, polarizing fragrance that feels distinctly of its era: loud, sensual, and meant to leave an impression. It wears best on someone who appreciates vintage intensity and doesn't mind a perfume that announces itself before you enter the room.
