Fierte

It opens with elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper, a sharp, spicy start. Saffron and frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky warmth in the heart. As it dries, Bourbon vanilla, suede and cedar take over: a powdery sweetness softened by a leathery, woody base.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters mostly read it as masculine, though some find it feminine or modern. It shares a close profile with Rifaaqat and Babycat.