Neroli Sauvage
The opening bursts with citrus—grapefruit and lemon bright against bergamot's softer haze—but neroli dominates from the first moment, its bittersweet petals more pronounced than fleeting.
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.
- Iris Powder45
- Bergamot35
- Lemon25
- Orange20
- Green15
By the editors · 2 min readThe opening bursts with citrus—grapefruit and lemon bright against bergamot's softer haze—but neroli dominates from the first moment, its bittersweet petals more pronounced than fleeting. This is neroli as subject, not accent, with petitgrain's green stems woven through the flowers rather than relegated to a supporting role.
As it settles, orange blossom emerges alongside the neroli, creating a dual floral pulse that feels less like progression than deepening—the same garden viewed in different light. The citrus recedes but never disappears entirely, leaving a faint tang beneath the blooms.
The ambergris base provides a saline mineral quality rather than warmth, keeping the composition cool and slightly austere. This feels like neroli for someone who finds most citrus fragrances too cheerful or ephemeral—substantial enough for extended wear, precise enough to feel purposeful. Well-suited to those who prefer their florals unsweet and their freshness edged with restraint.
