Palladium

It opens with Amalfi bergamot and lemon brightening the start, but Arabian myrrh, Turkish galbanum and Indian pink pepper soon take over, giving a green, spicy, resinous character. In the heart, Borneo oud, patchouli, English leather and American tobacco push the floral side into the background. The base of Russian birch tar, Indian oud and civet absolute settles into a smoky, animal, earthy finish.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall; it leans towards evening and leisure wear, with night-out use also common. The character tilts a little masculine but reads as unisex. Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Outback and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.