African Leather (Eau de Parfum)

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading, and summer is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. Its animal and resinous side suits people who like a dense fragrance.

It opens with Guatemala cardamom, pink pepper, Egyptian geranium and saffron, a spicy start. In the heart, Indonesian patchouli, cinnamon and rose add sweetness and an earthy depth. The base is led by oud, leather and amber, drying down woody, leathery and warm.