Lèche-Flamme

It opens with dried fruits and tobacco; the sweetness is there from the start, with a spicy edge alongside. In the heart, cognac and smoke take over, and the fruity side softens into a gourmand warmth. The base of birch tar and gaiac wood leaves a woody, resinous, smoky ground.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings better. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, just heavy and smoky. Aroma Karelia (red) and Slumberhouse Baque share a close profile.