Musc

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then spring, though winter has a fair share too. It is worn by day and in the evening, and it also turns up in the office. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine, and it sits between classic and modern. Arabian Oud Amiri and Jaguar Mark II (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

It opens fresh and citrusy with pink pepper, mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart of oakmoss, Virginia cedar, musk and gaiac wood builds a woody, animal base. In the base, patchouli, tonka bean and amber sweeten it into a powdery, creamy, resinous warmth.