Oud Venture

It opens with osmanthus, saffron and cardamom, spicy and sweet. In the heart, papyrus, patchouli and gaiac wood lay a woody, earthy ground; in the base, oud, myrrh and black pepper settle into a resinous, creamy and slightly powdery warmth.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with very few choosing summer; it is chosen about equally for leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Voters read it as masculine first, then classic. Robert Piguet Oud and Le Labo Oud 27 have a close profile.