1872 Mandarin
Ginger and basil lend a sharp, fresh-spicy kick to the bright citrus blend of lime and bergamot.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 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.
- Mossy60
- Fresh50
- Aromatic50
- Warm Spicy
The note pyramid
- Ginger
- Basil
- Lime
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Jasmine
By the editors · 2 min readGinger and basil lend a sharp, fresh-spicy kick to the bright citrus blend of lime and bergamot. Lavender emerges as a central aromatic heart, supported by a complex bouquet of jasmine, rose, and powdery violet. A dry-down of vetiver, oakmoss, and patchouli provides an earthy, green-woody foundation with subtle amber warmth. Saffron adds a leathery nuance that deepens the composition without overwhelming the fresh elements. It evolves significantly from a spicy-citrus opening to a mossy aromatic dry-down. Strong projection and longevity suit it for formal daytime wear in cool to warm weather.
Scent twins
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