Barbados
Violet and rose form a soft, powdery floral duo that dominates from the first spray, offering a classic and slightly retro character.
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.
- Floral70
- Rose50
- Woody50
- Powdery
The note pyramid
- Violet
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
- Musk
By the editors · 2 min readViolet and rose form a soft, powdery floral duo that dominates from the first spray, offering a classic and slightly retro character. The floral heart is sweet and mildly green, with no sharp edges or citrus counterpoints. Sandalwood and cedar provide a dry, woody base that grounds the florals without introducing significant warmth or sweetness. Musk adds a clean, skin-like texture that keeps the scent intimate and close-projected. This composition remains relatively linear, with the powdery floral accord persisting throughout the wear. Longevity is moderate, lasting around five hours, with minimal sillage beyond personal space. It is well-suited for daytime wear in spring or fall, particularly for casual or work settings.
Scent twins
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