Wolfsbane

Tuberose and tobacco flower give a sweet, creamy floral core, while black truffle, patchouli and vetiver pull it towards the earth. Cumin and ginger add a spicy edge, and benzoin and sandalwood carry a resinous, woody warmth throughout. Castoreum leaves an animal trace, and angelica root and fig leaf keep the green side alive.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure and evenings, though it also finds a place at the office and for daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Illuminum Wild Tobacco and Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli have a close profile.