Cypress Shadow

It opens with juniper, pink pepper and bergamot, a citrusy, lightly spiced start. The heart of silver fir, cedar and pine needle turns resinous and forest-green. Patchouli and Haitian vetiver settle it into a dry, balanced woodiness.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, while winter lags behind. Daily wear, leisure and office are the occasions it suits best. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine. Bon Parfumeur 601 Vétiver Cèdre Bergamote and Morreale Zénith have a close profile.