The Man From Ipanema
Incense and lemon create an unusual opening—smoky and arid yet lifted by a sharp, clean citrus burst.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 12 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 Spicy50
- White Floral50
- Sweet50
- Amber
The note pyramid
- Incense
- Lemon
- Jasmine
- Plum
- Rose
- Amber
By the editors · 2 min readIncense and lemon create an unusual opening—smoky and arid yet lifted by a sharp, clean citrus burst. Jasmine and rose form a floral heart that is sweet and slightly indolic, contrasting with the dryness of the incense accord. Plum adds a fruity, almost wine-like richness that deepens the floral character without overt sweetness. Amber and musk provide a warm, slightly powdery base that wraps the scent in a soft, lingering embrace. The composition shifts from smoky-citric to floral-ambery, with a moderate sillage that remains noticeable for hours. Best for evening or special occasions in cooler seasons, it offers intriguing complexity and reliable wear.
Scent twins
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