Intuition for Men Estēe Lauder 2002 Cologne
Cardamom and nutmeg open with a warm, aromatic spiciness that is dry and slightly peppery.
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.
- Amber90
- Warm Spicy60
- Balsamic60
- Patchouli
The note pyramid
- Cardamom
- Nutmeg
- Patchouli
- Myrrh
- Labdanum
- Amber
By the editors · 2 min readCardamom and nutmeg open with a warm, aromatic spiciness that is dry and slightly peppery. Patchouli emerges quickly, adding an earthy-green depth that tempers the spice's sharpness. Myrrh and labdanum introduce a balsamic resinous quality that blends with amber to create a warm, slightly sweet base. The dry-down is woody-ambery with a soft, skin-hugging texture that projects intimately after the first hour. Longevity is strong, lasting through the day with minimal evolution beyond the initial spice-to-amber transition. Ideal for fall and winter wear in cool or cold weather, suited for formal or evening occasions where a refined, understated scent is preferred.
Scent twins
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