Black Sea

The opening is dry and smoky, built on gaiac wood, spices and cypress. At the heart, cinnamon, saffron and clove keep the spice going, while floral notes and lily of the valley add a powdery softness. The base sweetens it with frankincense, sandalwood, amber and vanilla, with cedarwood giving it a woody frame.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and the occasion votes spread from daily wear to evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, but a sizeable share call it feminine.