Kogen

Hinoki cypress, hiba, pine needle and frankincense build a woody, resinous backbone. Yuzu and pear add a bright freshness, while ginger brings a light spice. Peat, smoke and oakmoss give it an earthy, smoky depth. The notes read as one whole rather than unfolding in stages.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine.