Sombra

It opens bright with yuzu, clementine and mandarin orange, while Nepalese sichuan pepper and pink pepper quickly sharpen that freshness with spice. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute meets saffron, nutmeg and geranium, keeping the floral side spicy and sweet. The base of vetiver, leather, Laotian oud and tolu balm adds an earthy, leathery, resinous depth.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, with a good number calling it modern. Montale Nepal Aoud and Rasasi Faqat Lil Rijal have a close profile.