Mehmaan

It opens with lavender, lemon, pot marigold and bergamot, then Taif rose, jasmine and hyacinth form a floral heart, with cedarwood adding a dry woody edge. The base of amber, cistus, patchouli, musk and oud weighs in heavily, giving the scent a resinous, spicy warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes back this. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it sits comfortably on either men or women. Roja Parfums Aoud and Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense have a close profile.