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.
- Fresh50
- Soft Spicy50
- Herbal50
- Aromatic
The note pyramid
- Neroli
- Bergamot
- Ginger
- Basil
- Vetiver
- Cedar
By the editors · 2 min readNeroli and bergamot deliver an immediate crisp citrus opening that feels refreshing and clean. Ginger introduces a sharp, peppery warmth that intertwines with basil's green herbal character, creating a lively aromatic heart. Vetiver and cedar form a dry woody base, grounded by musk that adds a subtle skin affinity. The composition remains linear after the top notes fade, projecting a moderate radius that suits active daytime use. Best in warm weather, it offers reliable longevity for several hours without becoming heavy. Its fresh-spicy character works well for casual or outdoor occasions where a clean scent is preferred.
Scent twins
Factual metadata (name, house, year, notes) is seeded from public datasets. The editorial reading and scent fingerprint are written by Claude against our house style — none of it is scraped prose. Read our methodology.