Colonia Assoluta

Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin with a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine.

The top is bergamot, bitter orange and pimento: bright citrus with a slight spicy edge. In the heart, cedar and vetiver build a woody base while ylang-ylang and jasmine soften it with flowers. The base of resins, white musk, patchouli and oakmoss dries down powdery and faintly earthy.