Velvet Incenso

It opens with black pepper, African frankincense and elemi resin, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, frankincense resin and Spanish cistus take over, while patchouli, American cedar and benzoin set the scent on an earthy, woody, sweet base.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads mostly masculine, though some find it feminine. Amouage Material and Lubin Akkad have a close profile.