Vivara (2007)
Vivara opens with a bright, almost bracingly green shot of galbanum tempered by bergamot's citrus clarity.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 14 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.
- Almond50
- Aromatic50
- Yellow Floral50
- White Floral
The note pyramid
- Galbanum
- Bergamot
- Jasmine
- Orange Blossom
- Narcissus
- Vetiver
By the editors · 2 min readVivara opens with a bright, almost bracingly green shot of galbanum tempered by bergamot's citrus clarity. It's a classic chypre opening that feels both vintage in structure and surprisingly modern in execution, with none of the heavy oakmoss that defined the genre's golden age.
As it settles, white florals emerge in layers: jasmine and orange blossom provide warmth and indolic depth, while narcissus adds a peculiar greenness that keeps the bouquet from turning too sweet or cosmetic. The florals are present but disciplined, never overwhelming.
The base reveals a dry, earthy foundation of vetiver and patchouli softened by iris's powdery coolness. This is polished daywear for someone drawn to green florals with backbone—refined without being precious, feminine without leaning heavily on sweetness. It wears closer to the skin than many of its era, making it unexpectedly suitable for professional settings where discretion matters.
Scent twins
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