Ramad Earthy

The opening is lush and warm, as honey and pomegranate are lifted by mango, tangerine and apricot and spiced with ginger and cardamom. In the heart, a cappuccino and tea accord with davana gives a bittersweet edge. Labdanum, patchouli and vetiver then lay an earthy base, softened by vanilla and tonka bean, with dry cedarwood.

As an is concentrated and long-wearing. Rated at ten to twelve hours, it suits autumn and winter, for evening wear and special occasions. A light hand is best, since the projection is strong in the first hours before it settles into a warm, smooth trail.