Majestic Alpaca

Majestic Alpaca is the house's spice and leather parfum, named for a breed of alpaca from the heights of southern Peru. The brand speaks of graceful composition and exacting precision, and the scent lives up to the idea of soft strength. It opens on saffron, incense and cardamom, a precious, warm start. The heart is cinnamon-led, with iris adding a velvety powder and nutmeg a dry spice. The base settles on amber, leather and vetiver, with a touch of musk. One wearer describes it as deep, enveloping spice with enough earth, smoke and leather to feel alive, sweet and warm but not gourmand. A commenter heard a likeness to Amouage Sunshine, and it has been compared to a cashmere scarf with a hint of incense. Most voters call the staying power moderate to long, and the sillage splits between moderate and strong. Autumn is the season every voter picked, winter follows, and night is voted more than day. The brand lists it among its men's fragrances, while the votes are split between masculine and unisex. The house lists the 100 ml at 450 pounds, and half the raters who judge price call it way overpriced. It suits anyone who wants a rich, leathery, spiced amber for the cold months and an evening out.