Ten Fifteen
Saffron opens with its warm-spicy character, slightly medicinal and earthy from the first spray.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 9 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.
- Warm Spicy60
- Soft Spicy50
- Iris50
- Sweet
The note pyramid
- Saffron
- Iris
- Violet
- Sandalwood
- Papyrus
By the editors · 2 min readSaffron opens with its warm-spicy character, slightly medicinal and earthy from the first spray. Iris and violet emerge quickly, creating a powdery floral heart that feels soft and slightly rooty. Sandalwood provides a creamy woody base that smooths the spice and powder into a balanced dry-down. Papyrus adds a dry, paper-like texture that enhances the overall minimalist structure. The scent remains close to the skin with minimal sillage but good longevity. Cool weather wear suits this best, ideal for formal occasions or quiet indoor settings.
Scent twins
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