Dr. Bengal's Spiced Temple Essence

The notes read as a single whole, with no split into top, heart and base. Oud and sandalwood lay a woody foundation, while Indian patchouli and vetiver add an earthy weight. Cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice, and jasmine and Indian rose otto carry the floral side. Vanilla pushes it towards a creamy, resinous sweetness, and camphor adds a cool edge to the smoky air.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer still get a share. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out, and rarely to the office. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits in the middle. It has been discontinued.