Mediterranean Cypress

Most voters recommend it for those two seasons, and it is picked for daily wear, the office and sport far more than for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without filling a room. Feminine and masculine votes run close, and it sits comfortably on either.

It opens with cardamom, bergamot and lavender, a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, geranium, mint and jasmine add a green, floral softness, while orris root leaves a powdery trace. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean and cypress settles into a woody finish. Creed Cèdre Blanc and Tauer Perfumes Nexin have a close profile.