Nuit Épicée

Rhubarb adds a light tartness at the start, then cumin, labdanum, violet and almond take over in the heart. In the base, praliné, black amber and woods settle it into a sweet, resinous, woody warmth with an oriental feel.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it reads as open to both. Parfums de Marly Oajan and Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Sage have a close profile.