Curve Black

It opens with bergamot and violet leaf, citrusy and lightly floral, with nutmeg adding a touch of spice. The heart settles into lavender, tree moss and clary sage, which give it an earthy backbone. In the base, teak, tonka bean, leather and sandalwood turn it woody and leathery, with a soft sweetness and some powder.

It reads as masculine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail, though the number of votes is small. Franck Olivier Sunrise for Men and Emanuel Ungaro L'Homme have a close profile.