The fastest way to find a perfume you will actually love is to think in fragrance families — the broad scent groups that perfumers use. Once you know which family you lean toward, choosing is easy. Here is a plain guide, with a Sillage pick for each so you can smell the idea.
Woody
Warm, dry and grounding — sandalwood, vetiver, cedar and amberwood. Great for the office and evenings alike. Explore Woody perfumes; try Ganymede.
Oud
Deep, resinous and luxurious — agarwood, incense and woodsmoke. The richest, most long-lasting family. See Oud perfumes; try Oud Cambodia.
Citrus
Bright and zesty — lemon, bergamot and mandarin. Fresh, clean and office-friendly. Browse Citrus perfumes; try Allure Blanche.
Fruity
Playful and juicy — fig, pineapple, mango and stone fruit. See Fruity perfumes; try Tropiques.
Gourmand
Sweet and edible — vanilla, caramel, honey and marshmallow. Cosy and moreish without turning sickly. Explore Gourmand perfumes; try Marshmallow.
Spicy
Warm and characterful — cardamom, saffron, pepper and chai spice. Made for cooler days. See Spicy perfumes; try Naxos.
Fresh & Aquatic
Clean, airy and marine — the easiest everyday wear for Indian heat. Browse Fresh and Aquatic perfumes; try Homme Marine.
Musk
Soft and skin-close — white musk that reads as you, only better. See Musk perfumes; try Musk Therapy.
Green & Summer
Leafy vetiver greens and bright mango-coconut summer scents for warm weather. Explore Green and Summer; try Summer Hammer.
How to use fragrance families to choose
Pick one or two families you are drawn to, then match to the occasion — fresh and citrus for work and the gym, oud and gourmand for evenings and dates, musk for everyday. Because every Sillage scent is a 33ml Parfum Extrait at 30% concentration, whichever family you choose will last far longer than an ordinary EDP or EDT. Shop by Perfume for Men, Perfume for Women and Unisex, or see everything under ₹1000 in Perfume Under ₹1000. Not sure about strength? Read our guide to extrait de parfum vs EDP.