Silk by Luigi Borrelli bottle
Luigi Borrelli

Silk

4.0/5 · 19 votes Unisex 2019
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
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Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day100
Night50
Spring90
Summer70
Fall50
Winter0
Our take

Luigi Borrelli Silk opens with bright citrus that feels immediate and clear. Bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange combine into a clean, sunlit start that carries a natural juiciness without leaning sharp or sour. The effect is uplifting and transparent, giving the fragrance an easy, approachable character from the first moment.

The heart introduces tonka bean, clary sage, and vetiver. Tonka brings a soft, rounded sweetness that tempers the citrus, while clary sage adds an herbal, slightly floral touch. Vetiver contributes an earthy, green depth that keeps the blend grounded. Together they shift the mood from bright to gently textured without losing clarity.

Amber, musk, and cedar form the base. Amber adds a warm glow, musk provides a smooth, skin-like closeness, and cedar lends dry wood that steadies the composition. The result feels powdery and woody in equal measure, with the amber preventing the drydown from becoming too austere.

Silk suits someone who enjoys citrus that evolves into something warmer and more tactile. It works well for a walk under clear skies when the air is mild and the light feels open, with the scent resting against a linen shirt as the day moves forward.

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