Aleksandr

The top notes of birch leaf, neroli, vodka and aldehydes give a cool, green start. In the heart, Russian leather, cognac, iris and violet leaf build a sweet, powdery leather. The base of oakmoss, fir balsam, animalic musk and birch tar adds a woody, resinous, slightly smoky floor.

Its longevity is rated good, while the sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening and leisure wear, and although more voters call it masculine, a fair number find it feminine. Byredo Unnamed and Penhaligon's Sartorial have a close profile.