EIGHT & BOB EIGHT & BOB
The opening crackles with ginger and cardamom over bright citrus, a spiced freshness that feels clean but not sharp.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 10 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.
- Sandalwood75
- Cardamom70
- Bergamot65
- Amber65
- Labdanum65
By the editors · 2 min readThe opening crackles with ginger and cardamom over bright citrus, a spiced freshness that feels clean but not sharp. Within minutes, the warmth arrives—guaiac wood and labdanum create a resinous, slightly smoky core, while hazelnut adds an unexpected creaminess that softens the woody edges without turning sweet.
As it settles, sandalwood and vanilla blend into a smooth, skin-close finish. The ambergris keeps it airy despite the richness, and patchouli provides just enough earthiness to ground the composition without dominating. The overall effect is polished and approachable, masculine-leaning but not aggressive.
This suits someone who wants refinement without formality—a fragrance for tailored cashmere rather than business suits. It performs best in moderate climates where its warmth can unfold gradually, ideal for late afternoon through evening wear.
