Spectre

It opens with saffron and labdanum, spicy and resinous. Birch tar in the heart adds a smoky, earthy edge, and the base settles into benzoin and oud, woody and oriental in feel. The animal accord rounds out this heavy texture with a leathery side.

Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring trailing behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and can also be worn for leisure. Dior Purple Oud and Kilian Pure Oud have a close profile.