Wood for Him

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read its character as masculine and modern.

It opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and mandarin orange for a bright citrus start. Cardamom, ginger and violet leaf then add a spicy, slightly green heart. Vetiver, blond woods and ambrox settle into a woody, lightly sweet, clean dry-down. Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Green Stravaganza and Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette have a close profile.