Giapeto

It opens warm and spicy with saffron, Guatemala cardamom, cistus and cumin. In the heart, cypriol, Virginia cedar, lily of the valley and gurjum balsam build a woody, resinous base. Oud, musk, Indonesian patchouli, ambergris and Bourbon vanilla then sweeten it into a creamy, enveloping warmth.

Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, though the sample is small, so treat that as a rough guide; the scent makes itself felt around the wearer. Its sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather. Tiziana Terenzi Burdèl and Xerjoff Layla share a close profile.