House of Sillage 2012 Parfum

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Cherry Garden

by Mark Buxton

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House of Sillage Cherry Garden is a Parfum launched in 2012, created by Mark Buxton. Cherry Garden opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Cherry Blossom and Almond, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Clean Musk. House of Sillage's Cherry Garden carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Cherry Garden is a divisive one: some find it a beautiful, subtle blend, others dismiss it as forgettable and overpriced for its performance. Expect a gentle, clean almond-vanilla experience, but don't expect it to blow your socks off.
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Cherry Garden Parfum bottle

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and soft, inoffensive character make it a good fit for office wear, as noted by community reviews. It's generally too subtle for formal events or sporty activities, and while pleasant, it lacks the bolder presence many desire for a date night.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

This scent opens with a soft whisper of bergamot, leading into a delicate heart where cherry blossom and a prominent almond note intertwine. It’s not a juicy, literal cherry, but a creamy, floral interpretation. The base mellows into a clean, slightly powdery blend of sandalwood, vanilla, and musk, creating a gentle, comforting aura. It leans towards a subtle floral gourmand, smooth and unobtrusive.

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