Spice of London

Cypress, black pepper and juniper berry give a cool, sharp, green opening. In the heart, cardamom, incense and elemi resin soften the spice with a smoky warmth. Cedarwood, vetiver and musk settle the base into a dry, woody finish.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards daytime, business and evening wear, and it reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, a genuinely unisex character.