To My Father
To My Father opens with a crisp citrus spark—bergamot and grapefruit—that quickly gives way to warm, resinous amber and the gentle rasp of leather.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 7 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.
- Leather90
- Amber70
- Bergamot60
- Sandalwood50
- Cardamom50
By the editors · 2 min readTo My Father opens with a crisp citrus spark—bergamot and grapefruit—that quickly gives way to warm, resinous amber and the gentle rasp of leather. This isn't the smoky, tarred leather of vintage fragrances, but something softer and more personal, like a well-worn jacket warmed by body heat. Cardamom adds a subtle spice that keeps the composition from feeling too polished.
As it settles, the leather gains depth through sandalwood and a whisper of tobacco, creating an intimate, slightly melancholic mood. There's sweetness here, but it's restrained—just enough to soften the edges without turning sentimental. The fragrance feels like a quiet tribute rather than a grand statement, comfortable on skin and close to the body.
This suits someone looking for approachable leather with emotional resonance rather than bold projection. It wears well in cooler months but stays light enough for year-round use.
