Sheikh Al Faransi (Perfume Oil)

It opens with honey and Grasse rose, giving a floral, fruity sweetness. In the heart, saffron, ambergris and dark chocolate add a gourmand warmth. The base rests on Indonesian sandalwood, Cambodian oud and amber, woody, resinous and earthy.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, while some find it classic or feminine. Christian Provenzano Oud al Fayed and Xerjoff Mamluk have a close profile.