Taro

Woody is the word almost everyone uses for Taro by the Spanish house Botanicae, with spicy, sweet, floral, resinous and herbal facets each mentioned by about a third of those who describe it. It is worn by anyone.

The notes point to a dark, layered wood. Oud gives a deep, slightly animalic woodiness and patchouli an earthy, damp-soil quality; labdanum adds a sticky, amber-like resin. Against this, saffron brings a leathery, faintly medicinal spice, sage a cool herbal note, and jasmine a touch of heady white flower. Pineapple is the surprise, adding a ripe, juicy sweetness that likely explains the gourmand votes.

Longevity and sillage have not yet been reported by wearers. Fragrances built on oud, patchouli and resin generally sit best in autumn and winter and in the evening, so expect something more suited to a night out than to a summer morning.

Taro — unisex fragrance by Botanicae. Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Labdanum, Oud, Patchouli, Pineapple, Saffron, Sage. — Parfica open fragrance database