Malbec Noir
Malbec Noir opens with a bright, juicy burst—pineapple and apple lifted by citrus and a snap of pink pepper.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 7 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.
- Lavender70
- Amber55
- Patchouli45
- Vanilla
The note pyramid
- Pineapple
- Apple
- Pink Pepper
- Orange
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
- Lavender
By the editors · 2 min readMalbec Noir opens with a bright, juicy burst—pineapple and apple lifted by citrus and a snap of pink pepper. It's cheerful without being sweet, the fruit grounded just enough to keep it from tipping into pure freshness. Within minutes, lavender and neroli emerge, smoothing the fruit into something more composed, almost aromatic-fougère in character.
The base is where it earns its "noir" suffix. Tonka bean and amber add warmth, while vetiver, patchouli, and labdanum contribute a woody, slightly resinous depth. Cashmeran lends a soft, musky haze that rounds out the sharper edges. The result is a fragrance that moves from exuberant to grounded, balancing accessibility with enough complexity to hold interest.
Malbec Noir suits someone looking for everyday versatility—polished enough for the office, relaxed enough for weekend wear. It's approachable, clean, and built for broad appeal without losing all personality in the process.
Scent twins
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