Le Lion de Chanel

Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer is rarely chosen. A few more voters call it masculine than feminine, though both groups are sizeable, so it sits between the two.

It opens with citrus freshness from lemon and bergamot. The heart turns sweet, spicy and powdery through labdanum and Bourbon vanilla. In the dry-down, sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, earthy and slightly smoky base, while leathery and animal tones stay in the background. Nóvaya Zaryá Patchouli Magique and Bud Parfums If have a close profile.