Pomélo Paradis
A jolt of blackcurrant opens with bracing acidity, almost tart, before pomelo's bitter-bright citrus takes over and softens the initial sharpness.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 10 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.
- Citrus55
- Aromatic50
- Green50
- Fresh Spicy
The note pyramid
- Black Currant
- Mint
- Bulgarian Rose
- Orange Blossom
- Vetiver
By the editors · 2 min readA jolt of blackcurrant opens with bracing acidity, almost tart, before pomelo's bitter-bright citrus takes over and softens the initial sharpness. The mint arrives cool but restrained, never toothpaste-clean, while Bulgarian rose adds a flush of warmth that grounds the fizz. Orange blossom weaves through quietly, more suggestion than proclamation.
As it settles, vetiver and iris create a surprisingly grounded base for something called *paradis*—earthy, slightly powdery, with amber lending a gentle glow rather than sweetness. The contrast between the citrus snap and this muted, almost understated drydown gives the fragrance an unexpected composure.
This works best in warm weather when you want something bright but not frivolous, energetic without shouting. It suits someone who appreciates restraint, who likes their optimism tempered with a bit of dry wit.
Scent twins
In this family
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