Earthtones #3: North Woods

It opens with basil blossom and heather. The heart brings hay, sweet pea, fig and fir needle, where the floral and green sides become clear. It dries down onto oakmoss, vetiver, labdanum, cedarwood and myrrh, settling into a woody, resinous and earthy base.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also wears easily in summer. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Anat Fritz Classical and Rhizome Desert Dusk have a close profile.