Oliban / Grisens

Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring and summer trailing behind. It is worn through the day, for leisure and at work, and into the evening. Voters lean slightly toward reading it as masculine.

Frankincense sets the resinous, smoky tone at the start. Sandalwood then settles in and softens the texture. In the base, cedarwood and ambroxan finish the woody frame with a clean, synthetic edge. Yves Saint Laurent 24 Rue de L'Université and Abbott Sequoia have a close profile.