Al Haramain Detour Noir

Mostly sweet and creamy, like vanilla pod or custard. Underneath that, dry and warm, like cedar shavings or the inside of a wooden drawer.

It opens on apple, jasmine and lavender, moves through vanilla, bergamot and patchouli, and settles on sandalwood, cardamom and guaiac wood.

• apple: crisp and sweet, leaning green or red depending on the blend
• jasmine: a rich white flower, heady and full. Up close it turns slightly animal, which some people love and others find too much

It lasts well and carries into a room.

Built from the note listing and the measured performance figures. We have not smelled this one.