Badawï

It opens with ylang-ylang, cardamom and pink pepper, where floral warmth meets spice. In the heart, immortelle, davana and benzoin add a sweet, resinous depth. The base of white oud, cedar, musk, patchouli and tobacco sets it on a woody, earthy, smoky ground.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer plays a minor part. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, which places it between the two. Penhaligon's Levantium and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.