Habit Rouge Édition Beau Cavalier

The opening pairs bergamot, lemon and bitter orange with basil and bell pepper. The heart brings carnation, cinnamon and jasmine together over a woody base of sandalwood and cedar. In the base, patchouli, labdanum, vanilla and amber add a sweet, resinous warmth, while moss and leather pull the scent toward the earthy, smoky and animalic side.

Its sweet, spicy character sets bright citrus against a dark, leathery drydown. MCM Success and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.