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Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and almost none choose summer. It leans towards leisure time, evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine.

It opens with bergamot, lavender and geranium; clove, cumin, cinnamon and cardamom set the spicy heart, softened by orange blossom. The base of vetiver, patchouli, oud, frankincense and vanilla leaves an earthy, smoky, sweet trail. Roja Parfums London and Kilian Incense Oud have a close profile.