Ashoka

It opens with parsley, lotus, rose and fig leaf, a cool, green floral start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, iris and osmanthus lead, while frankincense and fig milk push them toward something creamy and resinous. The base brings myrrh, styrax, vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood for woody warmth, with leather and birch adding a smoky edge.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often. It reads slightly more feminine than masculine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine.