Some fragrances revel in their ambiguity. Noir Epices is an Oriental, which spares the vanilla and embraces spicy notes that suggest exotic and mysterious journeys. Long on nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and pepper, Michel Roudnitska's scent is topped with geranium and backed by precious woods, including sandalwood and patchouli. A woody oriental, a near Chypre, its sensuality is elegant, never lascivious.