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Basil introduces a fresh herbal greenness with aromatic qualities from the initial application.
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.
- Herbal50
- Aromatic50
- Warm Spicy50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Basil
- Black Currant
- Saffron
- Heliotrope
By the editors · 2 min readBasil introduces a fresh herbal greenness with aromatic qualities from the initial application. Black currant adds a tart fruity dimension that contrasts with the herbal opening. Saffron provides a warm-spicy heart note that bridges the fresh top and powdery base. Heliotrope dominates the dry-down with a soft powdery sweetness that has almond-like nuances. The composition shifts significantly from fresh herbal to warm powdery over several hours. Projection stays intimate with moderate longevity, suitable for casual wear in cooler seasons. The powdery dry-down makes it appropriate for evening occasions as well.
Scent twins
In this family
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