Lince
Lince opens with a bright citrus burst tempered by the licorice-spice warmth of star anise, an unexpected combination that immediately sets it apart from typical floral compositions.
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.
- Orange80
- Rose80
- Sandalwood70
- Bergamot70
- Jasmine70
By the editors · 2 min readLince opens with a bright citrus burst tempered by the licorice-spice warmth of star anise, an unexpected combination that immediately sets it apart from typical floral compositions. The contrast feels deliberate rather than jarring—orange and bergamot provide sunny clarity while the anise lends a subtle, resinous depth that carries through the entire wearing.
As it develops, a lush floral heart emerges with Bulgarian rose and jasmine at its core, softened by fig's milky sweetness and the powdery restraint of iris. Orange blossom adds a honeyed richness without tipping into heaviness. The florals never feel bridal or overly decorative; the initial spice and the creamy sandalwood-musk base keep everything grounded.
What remains is a skin-close warmth—heliotrope's almond-vanilla softness blending with ambergris and musk into something quietly sensual. Lince works for those who want florals with backbone, a composition that reads as polished and wearable rather than overtly seductive. It suits cooler weather and anyone drawn to fragrances that balance brightness with subtle complexity.
