Chypre Noir

Oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum build the chypre frame, while galbanum and absinth add a sharp green edge. Bergamot, lemon and petitgrain keep the citrus light, and thyme and pimento bring spice. Black leather and cedarwood push the woody, leathery side forward, tuberose and orris root soften the floral part, and benzoin and musk ketone close it with a resinous, animal warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters wear it across a wide range, from leisure to evenings and nights out to the office; it reads neither masculine nor feminine, sitting between the two.