Calamity J.

It opens with cinnamon's spicy warmth. In the heart, patchouli and iris lay down an earthy, powdery ground. The base adds an animal depth through labdanum, castoreum and civet, while vanilla sweetens and softens it. The floral and oriental character is shaded by a smoky tone.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer comes last. It is mostly linked to evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.