The Golden Triangle

It reads as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: Asian pomelo and kaffir lime bring citrus, cinnamon and cardamom bring spice, and patchouli and vetiver add an earthy side. Oud, benzoin and labdanum give a resinous core, civet and castoreum add animal warmth, and birch tar lends a smoky edge.

Voters find its longevity good and its sillage good too, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. It suits those who like dense, resinous, woody-smoky scents. Nebiru Parfvms Mandalay and Extra Virgo Sacred Tobacco have a close profile.