Summanus

It opens with pine, elemi resin, ginger and cardamom up front, while orange and bergamot soften that sharp start. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and cognac add a warm, sweet floral touch. The base rests on tonka bean, cedar and sandalwood, leaving a woody, resinous finish.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evening, nights out and leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads fairly evenly between the two. Paglieri Venetiae and Serge Lutens La myrrhe have a close profile.