Rain Wood

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays present around you without pushing. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with winter getting a smaller share. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office; more voters call it masculine, but a good number say feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Angelica and galbanum set a green, airy tone, and water lily softens that greenness. Juniper wood and Virginia cedar wood form the woody frame, while frankincense, myrrh and elemi resin add a resinous depth. Indonesian patchouli gives it an earthy ground.