Patchouli Dust
Saffron and cardamom introduce a warm, aromatic spice that blends immediately with earthy patchouli, creating a dense and intriguing opening.
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.
- Patchouli80
- Warm Spicy70
- Woody70
- Amber
The note pyramid
- Saffron
- Patchouli
- Cardamom
- Vetiver
- Nutmeg
- Tonka Bean
By the editors · 2 min readSaffron and cardamom introduce a warm, aromatic spice that blends immediately with earthy patchouli, creating a dense and intriguing opening. Vetiver adds a dry, grassy depth in the heart while nutmeg contributes a soft, woody spice that enhances the warmth. Oud and amber form a resinous base that feels rich and slightly animalic, deepened further by cedar's dry woodiness. Tonka bean and vanilla lend a sweet, creamy undertone that smooths the composition without overpowering the spices. Projection is strong initially, settling into a moderate sillage that lasts well into the evening. This woody-spicy blend suits fall and winter evenings, offering complexity and depth.
Scent twins
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