Al Haramain Musk Black Vanilla

Mostly sweet resinous warmth, soft and slightly powdery. Underneath that, like woodsmoke or a blown-out match.

It opens on black currant, cedar and herbal notes, moves through vanilla, amber and spices, and settles on incense, patchouli and musk.

• black currant: tart purple fruit with a green, faintly sulphurous edge. Often labelled cassis
• cedar: dry, clean wood, closest to freshly sharpened pencil shavings

It lasts well and sits close to the skin after the first hour.

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