Le Rayon Vert
Lime and bergamot open with a sharp, green citrus spark, amplified by the herbal, slightly medicinal aroma of clary sage.
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
- Herbal50
- Aromatic50
- White Floral
The note pyramid
- Lime
- Bergamot
- Clary Sage
- Gardenia
- Tonka Bean
- Tuberose
- Jasmine
By the editors · 2 min readLime and bergamot open with a sharp, green citrus spark, amplified by the herbal, slightly medicinal aroma of clary sage. A lush bouquet of white florals quickly takes over, with gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine creating a rich, indolic heart that is both creamy and narcotic. Ylang-ylang and damask rose add a honeyed, floral sweetness, while lily of the valley provides a touch of green freshness. The base introduces animalic depths via civet and castoreum, complemented by ambergris’s salty musk and benzoin’s vanilla-like resin. Oakmoss and tobacco contribute an earthy, smoky dryness that grounds the floral opulence. Incense adds a ceremonial smokiness. This complex composition evolves dramatically over hours, with colossal longevity and expansive sillage. Reserved for special evenings and formal events in cool weather.
Scent twins
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