Valparaiso

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring. It spreads fairly evenly across leisure, evening and daytime wear, and it sits comfortably at the office too. It leans masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine.

It opens with spicy cardamom. In the heart, patchouli, frankincense and myrrh build a resinous, smoky mood. Virginia cedar and vetiver add an earthy, woody base, while the green and sweet accords soften it. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Elixir and Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto have a close profile.