Fakhar Black
Fakhar Black opens with a bright, spiced clarity—bergamot and ginger snap into focus immediately, warmed by a thread of apple that reads more tart than sweet.
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.
- Bergamot40
- Tonka35
- Cedar35
- Vetiver30
- Lavender30
By the editors · 2 min readFakhar Black opens with a bright, spiced clarity—bergamot and ginger snap into focus immediately, warmed by a thread of apple that reads more tart than sweet. The introduction feels purposeful, almost bracing, like stepping into cool air after a stuffy room.
As it settles, lavender and sage emerge in the heart, softening the initial sharpness without turning soapy. The herbs stay green and slightly medicinal, maintaining a clean backbone rather than veering into traditional barbershop territory. This middle phase feels composed, almost austere in its restraint.
The base anchors everything with tonka's gentle sweetness and a trio of woods—cedar, vetiver, and amberwood—that provide structure without heaviness. The result is a straightforward, wearable masculine that favors clarity over complexity. It's the kind of scent that works for daily office wear or casual evenings when you want something present but undemanding. Lattafa delivers competent execution at an accessible price point, making this a practical choice for those building a rotation.
