Black I

It opens with cardamom and cinnamon, then moves into frankincense, sandalwood and cypress in the heart. Cedarwood and musk form the base. The sweetness softens the spice, while the resinous, smoky side sits beneath a woody body.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. Evening and night out are the favoured occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Thameen The Hope and Ex Nihilo Oud Vendôme have a close profile.