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.
- Jasmine70
- Rose65
- Orange45
- Sandalwood40
- Vetiver35
By the editors · 2 min readA lighter, more transparent rendering of No. 5, Eau Première opens with a soft citrus bloom—neroli drifts in without the original's aldehydic sparkle, while ylang-ylang lends a muted creaminess. The effect is immediate but gentle, like sunlight through gauze.
As it settles, jasmine and rose emerge with clarity but without the heft of the parfum. The florals feel airy, nearly translucent, never heavy or vintage in character. Sandalwood and vetiver provide a quiet woody foundation, with vanilla adding a whisper of sweetness that keeps the composition from feeling too stark.
This is No. 5 for those who find the original too bold or too associated with a certain era. It maintains the architecture—the floral heart, the woody base—but trades intensity for wearability, making it easier to approach in warmer weather or contemporary settings.
