Gheorghe

Hay absolute, heliotrope and narcissus form a floral-green base, while black pepper, clove, tobacco and peat bring smoky, earthy edges. Castoreum adds an animal warmth, and opoponax, benzoin and vanilla soften it into something resinous and lightly sweet.

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, then spring and winter, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and evening. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex. Euphorium Brooklyn 100 Tweeds and Soivohle Meerschaum have a close profile.