Soir d'Afrique

The top pairs marine notes and bergamot with cardamom, which adds a dry spice. At the heart, frankincense, pink pepper, ylang-ylang, white woods and patchouli push the scent toward woody and spicy. The base of orris concrete, vanilla absolute and ambroxan settles it onto a soft, sweet ground. An aquatic, synthetic feel runs throughout.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, with evening, night-out and business use close behind. It carries no gender lean and can move from day into evening.