Hystera

Hystera lasts strongly and projects well. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is rarely chosen. Leisure and evening wear lead, with night outings close behind. Its character splits between feminine and masculine, so it sits genuinely in the middle.

It opens with clary sage and bergamot, and iris at the heart adds a soft, powdery layer. In the base, vanilla sweetness deepens with labdanum and patchouli, while cashmere wood lays down a woody floor. The result is a floral, spicy oriental with earthy, faintly smoky edges. By Terry Ombre Mercure Extrême and Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu have a close profile.