19 community ratings

Sillage X

2024UnisexModern

7.2/ 10

Community score
19 ratings

Manos Gerakinis Sillage X is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, spicy opening of black pepper, lemon and bergamot over vetiver and leather.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Black pepper Lemon

Fennel seed

Cardamom Bergamot Mandarin orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Vetiver Leather Iris Cedarwood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Moss Amber Patchouli Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Leathery

What does Sillage X smell like?

At the start, black pepper, cardamom and fennel seed bring their spice alongside the citrus of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, giving a fresh, green beginning. In the heart, vetiver, leather, iris and cedarwood come forward and the leathery side grows clearer. The base of tonka bean, moss, amber, patchouli and musk softens it and ends on an earthy warmth.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its fresh, spicy build suits everyday wear. Anyone after a close profile could also look at D. R. Harris Windsor and Davidoff Adventure.