Les Nombres d'Or - Vanille

Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. Some read it as feminine, others as masculine, so it sits between the two.

It opens with rum absolute, clove and Brazilian bitter orange, which give a spicy, slightly tart start. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla, tolu balm and gaiac wood come forward; in the base, sandalwood, leather, tonka bean and amber leave a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth.