Ryder

Amber and resins carry the weight, while Omani frankincense and tobacco push it towards a spicy, smoky character. Jasmine softens that warmth a little, and woody notes hold the balance in the background. The overall impression is sweet, oriental and resinous.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few suggest summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and votes are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, so it sits genuinely between the two. Mancera Red Tobacco and Xerjoff Empiryan have a close profile.