Sacred Wood

The woods form the backbone: amyris, cedar and sandalwood. Myrrh, tolu balm and copaiba balsam soften them with a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth, while ambrette seed and carrot seed add a creamy, lightly fresh edge.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Amouage Decision and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.