9 Arcana Rosa

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next and summer trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings, leisure time and nights out, and less for office or daytime wear. Feminine and masculine votes run close, with feminine slightly ahead.

The notes are Damask rose, gaiac wood and clove. The rose gives a floral core, the clove adds a spicy warmth, and the gaiac wood lays a woody, smoky base underneath. The oriental and resinous accords weigh heavily, so the rose reads as a dark, spiced one rather than a sweet bouquet.