Rudis
The opening brightness of bergamot vanishes almost immediately, overtaken by a dense weave of saffron and clove that feels more medieval apothecary than modern boutique.
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.
- Leather75
- Incense70
- Patchouli60
- Vetiver50
- Cedar40
By the editors · 2 min readThe opening brightness of bergamot vanishes almost immediately, overtaken by a dense weave of saffron and clove that feels more medieval apothecary than modern boutique. This is a leather fragrance that doesn't announce itself with suede softness or animalic screech—instead, it emerges gradually through layers of incense and cedar, as if the hide has been cured in temple smoke.
As it settles, frankincense and patchouli anchor the composition in a dark, resinous warmth. The rose remains barely perceptible, a whisper rather than a feature. Vetiver adds an earthy bitterness that keeps the sweetness of the spices in check.
Rudis wears heavy and close, with an austere quality that resists easy charm. It suits those who want their fragrance to feel like an object—something substantial, perhaps even severe. Best in cold weather, and best when you're not seeking approval.
