North

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, which puts it somewhere in between.

It opens fresh and spicy, with bergamot, black pepper and aldehydes giving a bright, slightly synthetic edge. Jasmine and blossoms add a green floral note in the heart. It then moves to the woody, resinous and smoky side, with patchouli, two cedars, vetiver and nutmeg carrying the base.