Oriental Soul
Basil introduces a green, aromatic freshness that contrasts with the resinous olibanum, creating an intriguing herbal-spicy opening.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 8 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.
- Vanilla50
- Amber50
- Powdery50
- Oud
The note pyramid
- Basil
- Olibanum
- Vanilla
- Rose
- Amber
By the editors · 2 min readBasil introduces a green, aromatic freshness that contrasts with the resinous olibanum, creating an intriguing herbal-spicy opening. Vanilla and rose form the heart, with the rose's floral softness blending into vanilla's creamy sweetness for a warm, powdery accord. Amber dominates the base, adding a rich, balsamic warmth that envelops the composition in a resinous embrace. The scent evolves from its fresh-spicy opening into a deeply ambery dry-down that feels both comforting and slightly opulent. Projection is moderate initially but settles into a skin-close aura within two hours, lasting seven to twelve hours on skin. Ideal for evening wear in cooler weather, this oriental blend suits formal occasions and dates with its warm, ambery character.
Scent twins
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