Nightfall Patchouli

It opens with bergamot and labdanum, and in the heart cinnamon's spice meets the soft floral touch of Bulgarian rose and iris. As it dries down, Siam benzoin and patchouli take over, settling into a creamy, earthy, woody sweetness with a clearly oriental character.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for daily wear. Masculine and feminine votes are split evenly, so it sits right in the middle. Atelier des Ors Iris Fauve and Lubin Galaor have a close profile.