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Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong; most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex scent.

As a whole it runs woody, smoky and resinous. Indian, Assam, Laotian and Thai oud, along with Sumatran and Siam benzoin, form the backbone, while civet and musk add an animal warmth over a leathery, earthy base. Bergamot, yuzu, iris and tuberose absolute lighten that weight with citrus and floral touches.