Mandala Oud
Olibanum and cardamom open with a resinous and warm-spicy introduction that feels both meditative and invigorating upon initial application.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 10 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.
- Fresh50
- Warm Spicy50
- Balsamic50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Olibanum
- Cardamom
- Sandalwood
- Cinnamon
- Myrrh
- Nutmeg
By the editors · 2 min readOlibanum and cardamom open with a resinous and warm-spicy introduction that feels both meditative and invigorating upon initial application. Sandalwood emerges quickly, its creamy texture blending with cinnamon's heat and myrrh's balsamic depth to create a rich, enveloping heart accord. Nutmeg adds a subtle, earthy nuance that complements the warmth without overwhelming the composition's balance. Ambergris and musk provide a soft, animalic foundation that grounds the dry-down with a skin-like intimacy and subtle salinity. The scent evolves linearly over several hours, maintaining its warm and resinous character while projection recedes to a personal bubble. Longevity extends well beyond eight hours, making it suited for cool evenings and formal settings where its contemplative nature can be appreciated.
Scent twins
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