Ambre Bleue

Cardamom and pepper give it a spicy edge, while leather, oud and frankincense build a smoky, earthy, leathery body beneath. Ambergris and musk soften that weight, and exotic resins add an oriental warmth. The aquatic accord stays in the background of the dry, woody structure.

Voters rate both longevity and sillage as strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and night-out wear leading the occasions and summer well behind. It reads equally at home on men and women. Tigha The Dark Side and Rania J. T. Habanero have a close profile.