Casbah

It opens with angelica root, black pepper and nutmeg, giving a dry, spiced start. In the heart, iris, tobacco and frankincense build a resinous, lightly smoky core. Cedarwood and vetiver keep the base woody and earthy.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads more masculine to most, though a fair share finds it feminine. Armani Privé Bois d'Encens and Goutal Encens Flamboyant have a close profile.