Sawlaj

It opens with labdanum, Amalfi lemon and lemon; the freshness comes first but sits beside a resinous edge. In the heart are leather, rose, carnation, patchouli and jasmine, with the floral side staying in the background over a leathery, spicy base. Vetiver, benzoin, vanilla and oakmoss leave a sweet, earthy and smoky dry-down.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen more often for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Hermès Bel Ami and Tauer Perfumes L'Air du Désert Marocain Noir have a close profile.