Sahraa / Sahraa Oud

A grapefruit opening gives way to a floral heart of jasmine, rose absolute, patchouli and geranium. The base settles into a woody, resinous footing of oud, amber, vanilla and sandalwood, with saffron and black pepper adding spice and vanilla carrying the sweetness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine. Oud Noir Intense and Roja Parfums Aoud have a close profile.