Musc de Samarkand

Vanilla and white musk join woody notes to make a sweet, warm and lightly spicy surface. The accords also carry a fresh streak and an animal undertone, so it reads less like candy and more like a powdery warmth that stays close to the skin.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it is noticed up close rather than from across the room. Voters spread almost evenly across all four seasons, with daily and leisure wear leading and business use close behind. Half of the voters find it feminine, though its unisex character remains clear.