Tantra

The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: rose sets a floral ground, while benzoin and styrax absolute carry it into a sweet, resinous warmth. Sumatran patchouli and Portuguese labdanum add an earthy, spicy depth, and ambrette seed with sandalwood leaves a powdery, woody softness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and very few choose summer. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Taif Rose and Zeeba have a close profile.