The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 17 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.
- Oud35
- Rose30
- Incense28
- Bergamot25
- Patchouli25
By the editors · 2 min read# Khaltat Night
Khaltat Night opens with a rush of spiced citrus and dark florals—bergamot sharpened by clove, rose petals steeped in something almost medicinal. There's an immediate density here, a Middle Eastern attar sensibility scaled up for eau de parfum concentration. The rose never softens into politeness; it stays bold, backed by oud that reads more resinous than animalic, and a current of patchouli that anchors without dominating.
As it settles, the composition grows warmer and hazier. Incense smoke threads through the florals, and a leathery musk emerges underneath—not clean leather, but something worn and storied. The sweetness is restrained, more amber-toned than sugary, letting the woody base breathe.
This is evening-weight perfume with traditional bones and modern stamina. It suits those comfortable with projection and unafraid of richness—formal enough for special occasions, distinctive enough to warrant them.
