Liz
Liz opens with a saffron-citrus flash that feels more sunset than sunrise—warm orange and bergamot gilded with that leathery, almost metallic edge saffron brings.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 6 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.
- Iris65
- Rose60
- Vanilla55
- Patchouli
The note pyramid
- Saffron
- Orange
- Bergamot
- Bulgarian Rose
- Orange Blossom
- Iris
By the editors · 2 min readLiz opens with a saffron-citrus flash that feels more sunset than sunrise—warm orange and bergamot gilded with that leathery, almost metallic edge saffron brings. The brightness doesn't linger long before Bulgarian rose and iris pull it inward, softening the opening's heat into something powdery and composed. Orange blossom adds a creamy floralcy that keeps the rose from feeling too solemn.
The base is where it settles into familiarity: tonka and vanilla provide sweetness, while vetiver and patchouli anchor it with enough earthiness to prevent full dessert territory. Sandalwood smooths the transitions. The result is a modern oriental that feels accessible rather than challenging, blending warmth and florals in a way that works for everyday wear without feeling mundane.
This is for someone who wants recognizable elegance without the weight of traditional orientals—approachable luxury that doesn't demand an occasion.
Scent twins
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