Luxury Overdose

It opens with mandarin orange and pink pepper, with ivy adding a green edge. At the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and orange blossom lead. Patchouli, sandalwood, amber and vanilla then dry it down into a powdery, creamy, oriental warmth.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick evening and night out, though business and leisure wear also get votes. More voters read it as feminine, but some find it masculine. Korloff Majestic Tuberose and Widian Hili have a close profile.