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It opens with black pepper and juniper, with nagarmotha adding a dry edge. In the heart, orris absolute brings a powdery softness, while frankincense and oud give it a resinous, smoky, leathery depth. Patchouli, benzoin and musk ground the base, and the woody, earthy side wins out.

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out, though some also wear it to the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but a fair share see it as feminine. Meo Fusciuni Narcotico and Xerjoff MV Agusta have a close profile.