Perito Moreno Regal Silhouette Review: A Magical Journey to India

The sun glistens through sacred trees. A refreshing sip of the summer heat. Freshly picked herbs scattered. Sandalwood reveals its majesty.

There are fragrances that make you smell good. There are also fragrances that make you feel good. However, they aren’t a replacement for a fragrance that kindles the soul.

Nitish Dixit, a revered magician of sandalwood scents, created his own brand, Perito Moreno. The brand is cost-effective and contains the same charm as Dixit & Zak, but without the heftier price tag.

One would think that the brand would be barebones without the artisanal essences that were used for D&Z, but that is far from the reality. As such is the case with Regal Silhouette.

The depth of this fragrance is akin to the mysteries of the deepest ocean, where many creatures are still undiscovered. Every time I spritz the scent on, I am greeted with new revelations and nuances. It’s an adventure, and almost a challenge to discover the true nature of Regal Silhouette.

Bringing forth a strong resemblance to Rising Mysore, the original scent, and a verified cult favorite that put Dixit & Zak on the map. That is a bit of an understatement, if I am being honest. Indie collectors covet Rising Mysore as one of the best sandalwoods in the world, and I must say that I wholeheartedly agree.

I am fortunate enough to own some Rising Mysore in decant form, and I have used it sparingly due to soaring prices, and that’s if you can even find anyone letting a bottle go…

Regal Silhouette is a bit different, and dare I say even better? The sourness of Rising Mysore’s citrus is toned back, revealing a tart and refreshing lemon. It’s freshly sliced and oozes with the sensation of ice cold lemonade on a sweltering summer day.

Orange-hued neroli is ever present, showcasing its refreshingly soapy trail laid upon a bed of jasmine flowers. Lacking any sort of indolic properties, the jasmine buds feel green, refreshing, and gentle. Essentially, a floral breeze that bewilders the senses.

The most intriguing part for me is how well the spices are handled. The dry sharpness of pink pepper is evident, and it almost gives a slightly peppered rose feeling. Clove and cinnamon enter the fold, sheathed in an earthy embrace, while they add a warmness contrasted by a cool rosemary note with patchouli.

The scent goes from refreshing to a meditative woody masterpiece. The sandalwood is undoubtedly inspired by Mysore, if it’s not actually Mysore. The oud is earthy and not animalic, while it adds a sacred resinous quality to the blend with a slight hint of unlit incense and myrrh.

Yes, it lasts on my skin. You can get a full work day out of it. For those that want a scent that reaches the heavens, this isn’t for you, but for those of you that want to feel like you’re in heaven, this is for you.

Regal Silhouette is a masterpiece. It’s a journey to India in scented form, while staying away from the heavy incense or chai stereotypes. This is real Indian perfumery by a real Indian. You can just picture the scent of lemon groves under a shaded tree, while drinking an herbal tea and smelling the finest woods wafting into your nose.

Regal Silhouette is a fitting tribute to Rising Mysore, and I am pumped that I don’t have to save my decant anymore. It’s very seldom that I come across perfumes like this, but when I do, I just can’t help being entranced in their spell. Even the most inexperienced nose wouldn’t scoff at the quality here.