The Classic
The Classic by House of Sillage is a masculine-leaning parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with sage, lavender, lime and sweet orange, moves into coriander, amber and guaiac wood and dries down to amber, cedarwood and musk. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Sage Dry, herbal and slightly bitter. Adds a grown-up, aromatic edge.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Lime Sharper and greener than lemon. Reads a bit tropical, a bit barbershop.
- Sweet Orange Juicy and cheerful. The friendliest citrus there is.
Heart
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Guaiac Wood Smoky, tarry and slightly sweet. Like a bonfire and roses.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
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