Mandodari Mandodari

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick it most often for evenings, leisure and nights out; fall and spring lead slightly, though all four seasons get votes. Most voters call it masculine or feminine, so it sits between the two.

As a whole it reads as a rich floral chypre: jasmine, rose and tuberose alongside the green, earthy side of oakmoss, patchouli and camphor. Black pepper, cumin and clove add spice, while ash, tobacco and Thai civet bring a smoky, animal edge. Labdanum and ambergris lend a creamy, resinous warmth.