Bay Rum
Bergamot provides a sharp, citrusy introduction that is immediately warmed by the dominance of clove.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 6 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.
- Fresh Spicy90
- Citrus60
- Soft Spicy50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Bergamot
- Clove
- Clove
- Clove
- Bergamot
By the editors · 2 min readBergamot provides a sharp, citrusy introduction that is immediately warmed by the dominance of clove. The spice carries both fresh and pungent qualities, creating a straightforward aromatic profile. As the citrus top fades, clove remains the sole focus, offering a clean, spicy character that lacks significant evolution. This simplicity results in a linear wear that maintains its warm-spicy identity from application to dry-down. Projection is intimate from the start, staying close to the skin with minimal diffusion. Longevity is limited to a few hours due to the minimalist structure. Best worn in cool weather for casual or outdoor occasions where a brisk spice is desirable.
Scent twins
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