Liam
Liam opens with a warm spice-fruit accord that feels unexpectedly restrained—cardamom lending soft heat while fig adds a milky, green sweetness without veering gourmand.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 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.
- Sandalwood75
- Vetiver70
- Labdanum70
- Vanilla65
- Patchouli60
By the editors · 2 min readLiam opens with a warm spice-fruit accord that feels unexpectedly restrained—cardamom lending soft heat while fig adds a milky, green sweetness without veering gourmand. The pairing sets an approachable tone that quickly gives way to something darker.
The heart shifts into earthy, resinous territory. Vetiver and labdanum create a smoky, almost leathery backdrop, while iris contributes a subtle powdery refinement that keeps the composition from feeling too rugged. This middle phase has genuine depth, balancing woody dryness with just enough sweetness to stay inviting.
As it settles, sandalwood and vanilla smooth the edges into a creamy, ambered finish. Patchouli anchors without dominating, adding body rather than the camphorous sharpness some expect. The result is a modern woody oriental that wears warmer than its notes suggest—casual enough for daily wear, composed enough for evening. It's designed to feel familiar without being derivative, and largely succeeds.
