Bois de Vetiver
A jolt of spearmint and citrus opens with almost athletic clarity, clearing the air before the vetiver arrives.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 9 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.
- Vetiver75
- Orange55
- Musk50
- Green45
- Patchouli45
By the editors · 2 min readA jolt of spearmint and citrus opens with almost athletic clarity, clearing the air before the vetiver arrives. This isn't the earthy, rooty vetiver of traditional masculines but something cleaner and more streamlined, threaded with a whisper of rose that softens without sweetening. The mint lingers longer than expected, keeping the composition bright even as woody elements settle in.
The drydown leans modern: ambroxan gives it that airy, laundry-musk quality popular in contemporary men's fragrances, while patchouli adds just enough shadow to prevent complete transparency. It's vetiver for someone who wants the idea of it—green, fresh, outdoorsy—without the heaviness or smoke.
Wears close to the skin and fades politely. Best suited to warm weather or anyone seeking an uncomplicated, office-appropriate take on the note.
