Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out are the occasions it suits best. It reads largely masculine, with the rest split between classic and modern.

It opens with black pepper and black leather. In the heart, cinnamon and coriander keep the spice going, while iris and frankincense resin settle it onto a powdery, resinous base. The sweet, creamy and woody sides soften that sharp start. Bvlgari Bvlgari Man In Black Parfum and Bentley Majestic Cashmere have a close profile.