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Ted Lapidus · Est. 2007

Altamir

Altamir opens with a bright citrus sweep—neroli and bergamot that feel polished rather than sharp, almost honeyed at the edges.

ConcentrationFragrance
Formasculine
Released2007
Perfumerunknown
Statusenriched
Altamir — Ted Lapidus
2007 · Fragrance
ber·jas·vet·ton
Rating
4.2
1.0k reviews
Fig. 01

The scent fingerprint

Visualization — constellation
basehearttopcitrusfloralfruitygourmandpowderyamberywoodysmokychyprearomaticgreenaquaticspicy

Weighted by intensity across 10 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.

  • Bergamot
    30
  • Jasmine
    25
  • Vetiver
    25
  • Tonka
    20
  • Amber
    20

By the editors · 2 min readAltamir opens with a bright citrus sweep—neroli and bergamot that feel polished rather than sharp, almost honeyed at the edges. The florals arrive quickly but without heaviness: jasmine and orange blossom rendered in soft focus, more translucent than indolic. There's an ease to this stage that keeps it from tipping into cologne territory while maintaining clarity.

The base brings warmth without sweetness overwhelming the composition. Tonka bean adds a subtle almond-like richness, vetiver provides earthy structure, and patchouli stays in the background rather than dominating. The musk and amber create a skin-close finish that feels deliberate, almost understated.

This is a fragrance that wears comfortably in professional settings or warm evenings—versatile without being anonymous. It skews slightly masculine in the drydown but the floral heart keeps it accessible. For those seeking something reliably composed without dramatic flourishes, Altamir delivers a balanced, wearable option that doesn't demand attention but rewards proximity.

Filed: Ted LapidusSillage · vol. I
Fig. 02

Scent twins

Computed via accord overlap