Black Rose & Oud

The top pairs lily of the valley with black rose, giving the floral side a dark, heavy edge. At the heart, oud and mahogany form a woody core, and vetiver, amber and sandalwood then settle it onto an earthy, resinous, creamy base. Animal and leathery accords keep the character deep and a little rough.

Its sillage is rated moderate, though the votes are few, so that rating rests on a small sample. It reads comfortably on both men and women and suits anyone who likes heavy, oriental-leaning fragrances. Montale Dark Aoud and Sospiro Misterioso have a close profile.