Amberlievable

It opens with orange blossom and bergamot, then moves into a spicy, resinous warmth built on opoponax, amber, ylang-ylang and elemi resin. The base leans on cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla, and it dries down sweet and creamy.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though many wear it for leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads as in between. Xerjoff Amber Star and Widian Hili have a close profile.