Signature Petrol
Lemon and grapefruit create a sharp, zesty citrus opening that is energetic but short-lived.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 7 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.
- Fresh50
- Balsamic50
- Sweet50
- Citrus
The note pyramid
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Violet
- Frankincense
- Patchouli
By the editors · 2 min readLemon and grapefruit create a sharp, zesty citrus opening that is energetic but short-lived. Violet emerges quickly, imparting a powdery floral character that feels both cosmetic and slightly earthy. Frankincense introduces a resinous balsamic quality with hints of church incense smokiness, while patchouli adds a dry, earthy foundation that grounds the composition. The contrast between bright top notes and dark base elements creates a brief tension before the scent settles into a dry, slightly smoky veil. Sillage is moderate initially but recedes to skin level within two hours, with longevity around five hours. Suitable for cool weather casual or evening wear, where its unconventional blend feels intriguing yet wearable.
Scent twins
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