The Silk Road by d'Annam
Brand: d'Annam
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Ancient trade routes: spices and tobacco leaf with ginseng and leather, on vetiver.
Is The Silk Road worth it?
How it smells: Opens with spices, tobacco leaf and ginseng at the heart, then dries down to leather and vetiver.
Scent Score: 50/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 45, versatility 67, layerability 42 and value 45, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Stays close to the skin. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and casual days. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2025 · Men
Key accords: Spices, Tobacco Leaf, Ginseng, Leather, Vetiver
Top Notes
- Spices
Heart Notes
- Tobacco Leaf
- Ginseng
Base Notes
- Leather
- Vetiver
Occasions: Evening, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
The Silk Road by d'Annam belongs to the woody fragrance family. Ancient trade routes: spices and tobacco leaf with ginseng and leather, on vetiver. The Silk Road opens with Spices. The heart brings Tobacco Leaf and Ginseng. It dries down to Leather and Vetiver.
How to wear The Silk Road
On skin, The Silk Road by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, intimate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is La Femme Prada by Prada. Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Femme Prada on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays The Silk Road : 2 sprays La Femme Prada and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
The Silk Road opens with Spices.
The heart brings Tobacco Leaf and Ginseng.
It dries down to Leather and Vetiver.
What to layer with The Silk Road
La Femme Prada by Prada
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share spices and vetiver.
Order: Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Femme Prada on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Silk Road : 2 sprays La Femme Prada
Imperial Valley by Gissah
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and amber scents naturally complement each other, and they share leather and vetiver.
Order: Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Imperial Valley on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Silk Road : 1 spray Imperial Valley
Chanel N°19 by Chanel
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 97/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share leather and vetiver.
Order: Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chanel N°19 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Silk Road : 2 sprays Chanel N°19
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver.
Order: Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Silk Road : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
New York Oud by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver.
Order: Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer New York Oud on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Silk Road : 1 spray New York Oud
Pairings to approach with care
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 34/99
Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Silk Road : 1 spray Brutus
La Capitale by Xerjoff
Not Recommended · 34/99
La Capitale has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. La Capitale brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent, and they share leather.
Order: Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Capitale on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays The Silk Road : 1 spray La Capitale
Related fragrances and why
- La Femme Prada by PradaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include spices and vetiver.
- Imperial Valley by Gissah — Both include leather and vetiver.
- Chanel N°19 by ChanelBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include leather and vetiver.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for The Silk Road?
The Silk Road opens with Spices. The heart brings Tobacco Leaf and Ginseng. It dries down to Leather and Vetiver.
How long does The Silk Road last, and how strong is it?
The Silk Road by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, intimate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear The Silk Road?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and casual.
What layers well with The Silk Road?
La Femme Prada by Prada is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share spices and vetiver. Apply The Silk Road first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Femme Prada on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays The Silk Road : 2 sprays La Femme Prada.
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