Black Forest
Grapefruit introduces a tart citrus opening that quickly gives way to deeper base elements.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 8 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.
- Aromatic50
- Woody50
- Green50
- Amber
The note pyramid
- Grapefruit
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Cedar
- Musk
By the editors · 2 min readGrapefruit introduces a tart citrus opening that quickly gives way to deeper base elements. Vetiver provides an earthy green foundation while cedar contributes dry woody warmth beneath the initial freshness. Amber adds subtle resinous sweetness that blends with clean musk to create a smooth dry-down. The scent evolves from bright citrus to a more grounded woody-amber character within the first hour. Projection remains moderate throughout wear, settling closer to skin after initial application. Suitable for fall and spring casual occasions in cool to warm weather, offering balanced freshness with woody depth and average longevity.
Scent twins
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