Trance

Turkish rose comes first. In the heart, spices and blossoms take over, and the base holds cistus absolute and absinth. The floral and sweet side is held in check by woody, resinous and smoky tones, so the rose reads darker and sharper than a familiar floral.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. It leans slightly feminine in voters' eyes, though many call it masculine, so it sits between the two. Madini Oud and Perfumer H Smoke have a close profile.