2015 Le Phénix (Eau de Parfum)

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure time and evenings, and most voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it feminine.

It opens with cardamom and ginger, spicy and bright. In the heart, patchouli, papyrus and cedar build an earthy, woody body. The base of frankincense, musk and amber adds a resinous, smoky warmth, while the green, fresh side keeps the weight in check throughout. Arquinesia Scent of History and Marc Gebauer Berserker have a close profile.