Bengal Oud

Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex.

It opens with bitter orange and bergamot, adding a little brightness beside the Nepalese oud. In the heart, iris, Bulgarian rose and Egyptian jasmine bring a soft floral side, while leather and patchouli add an earthy, leathery weight. The base of vetiver, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood is woody and sweet, and white musk smooths it into something creamy and powdery.