Are longevity, projection and sillage the same?
Separate three terms often confused in perfume reviews.
SOUQ SMELL JOURNALLongevity describes perception over time, projection the surrounding area in which a scent is noticed, and sillage the trail associated with movement. These are wearer descriptions, not precise laboratory measurements. A perfume that stays close to skin for a long time need not fill a room.
Decide what you want for the setting. A close meeting and an outdoor event do not require the same effect. Read the products below as a comparison of different structures rather than a power ranking. Before adding more because your own perception has faded, pause and consider the surroundings and other people's personal space.
How to explore this edit
The recommendations below offer a comparison rather than one ranking. Open a candidate, read its notes in your chosen language and test the direction that interests you on skin. Sharing a note does not mean two perfumes smell the same.
Sources and further reading
Six fragrances for this story
Compare different scent directions alongside this story. Prices and availability reflect the current catalogue.
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