Oud Santal

It opens with iris and violet alongside oud, then deepens in the heart with oud, gurjum balsam and nagarmotha. Ambergris, musk and sandalwood sit in the base. The overall feel is spicy, resinous and earthy, with an oriental warmth softening the smoky wood.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening, night out and leisure wear, and works at the office too. It reads mostly masculine, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. Amouage Ajwad and Chabaud Mysterious Oud have a close profile.