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The opening is bright, with basil and lavender giving freshness and star anise adding a light spice. In the heart, clove, heliotrope, coffee and caraway bring a powdery, spicy side. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla turns sweeter over a woody floor. Overall it reads fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. Votes spread across leisure, evening, night out and business, so it isn't tied to one setting. It is made for men. Bruno Banani Man and Rammstein Sonne have a close profile.