Obsessed for Men
The opening arrives with a mineral clarity—citrus and lavender sharpened by green cardamom, less aromatic than architectural.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 12 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.
- Amber40
- Cedar35
- Leather35
- Lavender30
- Labdanum30
By the editors · 2 min readThe opening arrives with a mineral clarity—citrus and lavender sharpened by green cardamom, less aromatic than architectural. It feels scrubbed and modern, the kind of freshness that doesn't smile. Within minutes, pineapple emerges not as fruit but as a tart, almost metallic sweetness, colliding with dry leather and labdanum's resinous weight. The contrast is deliberate, slightly unsettling.
As it settles, ambroxan and cedar create a warm, synthetic glow that hovers close to skin. Cinnamon flickers through occasionally, adding heat without becoming gourmand. The vanilla and amber in the base soften the edges just enough to make it wearable, though the overall effect remains cool-toned and minimalist.
This is for someone who wants presence without decoration—a fragrance that occupies space quietly but insistently. It suits evening settings and colder months, working best on those who prefer their warmth filtered through glass.
