Avant le Jour
Mint and violet create a cool aromatic opening that is fresh and slightly powdery upon first spray.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 14 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.
- Fresh50
- Aromatic50
- Balsamic50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Mint
- Violet
- Pomegranate
- Guaiac Wood
- Jasmine
- Cedar
- Iris
By the editors · 2 min readMint and violet create a cool aromatic opening that is fresh and slightly powdery upon first spray. Violet’s powdery floral character blends with mint’s herbal coolness for a unique green-aromatic effect. Guaiac wood and cedar add a dry woody heart that feels smoky and slightly resinous as it develops. Iris contributes a powdery earthiness that complements the violet and adds texture to the mid-phase. Benzoin and amber form a warm balsamic base that is sweet and resinous, balancing the earlier greenness. Olibanum introduces a faint smokiness that adds depth without overwhelming the dry-down. This complex scent evolves significantly over hours, projecting well for cool weather daytime or formal occasions.
Scent twins
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