L'Homme Sage

It opens with lychee, mandarin orange, saffron and cardamom, where the fruit sweetness is cut by spice. In the heart, balsam, patchouli and immortelle lay down a woody, powdery and slightly smoky base that carries through. Frankincense, oakmoss and amber settle it into a resinous, earthy sweetness.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, evening, night out and business all draw similar votes, and most voters find it masculine and classic. M8 Moods Fumoso and Odin New York 03 Century have a close profile.