Van Cleef Arpels pour Homme
The opening arrives with a bracing herbal clarity—sage and lavender tempered by bright bergamot and a peppery touch of basil.
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The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 5 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.
- Lavender60
- Amber40
- Patchouli40
- Leather
The note pyramid
- Sage
- Lavender
- Basil
- Bergamot
- Vetiver
- Jasmine
- Cedar
By the editors · 2 min readThe opening arrives with a bracing herbal clarity—sage and lavender tempered by bright bergamot and a peppery touch of basil. It's the green, aromatic freshness of classic men's cologne but rendered with restraint, avoiding the shrill sharpness that plagued many contemporaries. Within minutes, the herbs soften into a woody heart where vetiver and cedar provide structure while jasmine and rose add subtle warmth without tipping into sweetness.
What emerges is a balanced, well-mannered fragrance that wears close to the skin. The base layers sandalwood and oakmoss with hints of leather and amber, creating a dry, slightly powdery finish that feels grounded and comfortable. A quiet coconut note smooths the edges without announcing itself.
This is undemonstrative masculinity—the kind worn by someone who values quality over statement. It occupies the space between fougère and chypre without committing fully to either, making it versatile but perhaps too modest for those seeking projection or drama.
Scent twins
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