Paint It Black

Both its longevity and its sillage are rated moderate, so it neither announces itself from across the room nor fades quickly. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. It works equally on men and women.

Blackberry, nutmeg and pink pepper open with a fruity sweetness cut by spice. Jasmine, saffron and rose add a soft floral heart. The base of musk, patchouli, oud and sandalwood settles into a woody, oriental ground, with patchouli and oud bringing the leathery edge. Its profile is close to pernoire Mansa and Pekji Ruh.