Bentley For Men Silverlake is one of the best-value fresh fragrances you can buy, and few people outside fragrance circles have heard of it. It was launched in 2020, composed by Ane Ayo, and Fragrantica files it as an aromatic spicy fragrance for men.
The notes
- Opens: lemon, mint
- Heart: violet leaves, lavender, pink pepper
- Dries down: white musk, amberwood
How it wears
Lemon and mint make the opening cold and sharp, ideal for the heat. Lavender and violet leaves then bring in a clean, barbershop feel, and pink pepper adds a little sparkle. The base is white musk and amberwood: modern, clean and lightly woody.
It smells fresh and well groomed, the kind of fragrance that works with a shirt in the morning and still feels right in the evening.
When to wear it
- Best: spring and summer, and all through the Egyptian heat.
- At the office: one of the safest choices you can make.
- If you like: clean, fresh fragrances such as Dylan Blue or 212 Men NYC, this belongs on your list. Our guide to summer and winter perfume has more.
Decant or full bottle?
Silverlake is offered both ways. If you already know it, or want a fresh daily fragrance for the whole summer, the full bottle is the better buy. If you have not smelled it, start with a 4 ML decant and spend a few warm days with it first. Both options appear on the cards above.
Questions
What does Bentley Silverlake smell like?
Lemon and mint first, then lavender, violet leaves and pink pepper, drying down to white musk and amberwood. Fresh, clean and aromatic.
Is Bentley Silverlake good for summer?
Yes. It is a cool, fresh fragrance that suits the Egyptian heat very well.
Is it suitable for the office?
Yes. It is clean and easy, without being overpowering.
Is it original?
Yes. Full bottles are original, and decants are poured in Cairo from an original Bentley bottle when you order.