Black Gemstone
Black Gemstone opens with a spark of bright lemon that quickly subsides, making way for the dense, resinous core of myrrh and frankincense.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 4 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.
- Incense80
- Tonka55
- Lemon25
- Amber15
By the editors · 2 min readBlack Gemstone opens with a spark of bright lemon that quickly subsides, making way for the dense, resinous core of myrrh and frankincense. This isn't church incense—it's earthier, almost medicinal, with a bitter-sweet edge that feels ancient and unvarnished. The myrrh dominates, smoky and balsamic, while the frankincense adds a cool, penetrating quality that keeps the composition from becoming too heavy.
As it settles, tonka bean emerges to soften the resinous intensity, lending a subtle almond-like warmth without turning gourmand. The interplay between bitter myrrh and creamy tonka creates an unusual balance—comforting yet austere, sweet yet astringent.
This is a fragrance for those drawn to raw, contemplative materials rather than polished perfumery. It feels like something worn for oneself, not for others—meditative, enveloping, and unapologetically severe in its focus on resin.