House of Sillage 2022 Parfum

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Avatar™ The Way of Water

by Xavier Blaizot

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House of Sillage Avatar™ The Way of Water is a Parfum launched in 2022, created by Xavier Blaizot. Avatar™ The Way of Water opens with Bergamot, Pear, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Moss, and Amberwood. House of Sillage's Avatar™ The Way of Water carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Avatar: The Way of Water is a divisive one, a 'love it or leave it' aquatic that polarises with its initial fruitiness but generally wins over with its unique, clean freshness. You'll either get tropical rainforest or fancy shampoo.
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  • Clean
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
  • Cozy
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and even office settings, provided you go light on the sprays. The fresh, aquatic profile makes it particularly fitting for warm weather and daytime activities, like casual outings or even a post-sport refresh.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a bright burst of bergamot, pear, and blackcurrant, this scent quickly evolves beyond simple fruit. Expect a sophisticated aquatic freshness, like a lush, wet rainforest, where tuberose and ylang-ylang add a subtle floral sweetness. The base settles into a clean, musky amberwood and moss, maintaining a refreshing, cool aura that avoids anything overtly heavy or sweet.

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