Aromatics in Black
Aromatics in Black opens with a bright snap of bergamot that quickly gives way to a smoky, resinous haze—darker and more linear than its predecessor.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 8 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.
- Vetiver65
- Tonka50
- Incense45
- Bergamot40
- Jasmine35
By the editors · 2 min readAromatics in Black opens with a bright snap of bergamot that quickly gives way to a smoky, resinous haze—darker and more linear than its predecessor. The heart refuses the usual floral sweetness: neroli and jasmine appear muted, almost charred, while osmanthus lends a faint apricot skin texture beneath the shadow. Vetiver anchors the base with dry, pencil-shaving clarity, and tonka adds just enough warmth to keep it from turning austere.
This is a streamlined, after-hours composition that wears close to the skin. It suits those who want the suggestion of florals without any overt prettiness—a scent for dim restaurants and late meetings rather than bright mornings. The projection stays modest, and the overall effect is more about restraint than drama.
