The Oud

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Voters lean towards masculine, though a fair number call it feminine.

It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and geranium for a bright start. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang give the heart a soft floral side. In the base, oud, patchouli, benzoin and saffron settle into a sweet, resinous, smoky warmth, with cedarwood and labdanum adding a leathery depth.