1982
A sharp, peppery lemon opening introduces an energetic and slightly spicy citrus accord that feels both bright and piquant.
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.
- Fresh Spicy60
- Soft Spicy50
- Herbal50
- Aromatic
The note pyramid
- Black Pepper
- Lemon
- Ginger
- Ylang-Ylang
- Sage
- Vetiver
By the editors · 2 min readA sharp, peppery lemon opening introduces an energetic and slightly spicy citrus accord that feels both bright and piquant. Ginger and ylang-ylang soon follow, with the ginger adding warmth and zest while the ylang contributes a soft, floral sweetness to the heart. The base reveals a dry, woody blend of vetiver and cedar, grounded by sage’s herbal tone and a clean musk that provides subtle warmth. This scent evolves noticeably from a spicy-citrus opening to a dry, aromatic-woody dry-down with a faint powdery floral undertone. Projection remains moderate throughout, settling into a personal space scent with good longevity for daytime wear. Its versatile character suits spring and fall, ideal for work or casual settings where a refined yet engaging aroma is desired.
Scent twins
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