Mystic Mastic

It opens with Greek mastic, grapefruit and pistachio leaf, a cool green start brightened slightly by aldehydes. In the heart, tobacco absolute, rose and pine balance the floral side against the smoky one. The base of labdanum, amber, patchouli and oakmoss is woody, earthy and resinous, softened by frankincense and musk.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it is unisex. Kinski Fragrance Kinski and Neandertal Neandertal Dark have a close profile.