Chairman Black
Lemon and grapefruit deliver a sharp, effervescent citrus opening that feels bright and slightly tart on initial contact.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 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.
- Fresh50
- Soft Spicy50
- Aromatic50
- Cinnamon
The note pyramid
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Pineapple
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Amber
By the editors · 2 min readLemon and grapefruit deliver a sharp, effervescent citrus opening that feels bright and slightly tart on initial contact. Pineapple introduces a sweet, tropical fruitiness that blends with the citrus, while cinnamon and cardamom provide a warm, spicy undertone that begins to dominate the heart. The base of amber, cedar, and patchouli creates a dry, woody foundation with a hint of resinous sweetness that balances the earlier spice. Development is moderate, with the citrus fading to reveal a spiced woody character that remains consistent through the dry-down. Sillage is assertive initially but becomes more intimate over time, making it suitable for daytime wear in spring or fall.
Scent twins
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