Empire des Indes

It opens with musk and ginger, then moves into Peru balsam, Nag Champa and heliotrope. In the base, tonka bean, benzoin and opoponax close it with a sweet, powdery, resinous warmth. The oriental side dominates, while the woody and smoky tones stay in the background.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer barely features. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, then for leisure time. Votes lean feminine, though a good share call it masculine.