Ambre d'Or

Mandarin orange brightens the opening, while datura and corn rose lead the heart. The base holds honey, rosewood and myrrh. Gourmand and oriental accords carry the sweetness, with spicy, woody and resinous tones adding depth and a faint animal note under the powdery surface.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Voters read it as slightly more feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Serge Lutens Miel de bois and Pierre Guillaume Ambre Céruléen have a close profile.