Outlands

It opens fresh and spicy with lemon, bergamot and cardamom, while frankincense and elemi resin add a light resinous weight. In the heart, saffron, rose and patchouli come forward. The base of oud, vanilla, benzoin and labdanum settles into something sweet, creamy and smoky.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Rayhaan Terra and Arabiyat Prestige Ramad Oriental share a close profile.