White Rose de Alix

It opens with raspberry and lychee, which give a fruity brightness. The heart builds a floral bouquet of white rose, jasmine, peony and freesia, with saffron adding a light spice. In the base, vanilla and white musk sweeten it onto a creamy, powdery footing, deepened by patchouli and labdanum.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, though fall is used too. It leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, and works in the evening as well. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) and Isabey Fleur Nocturne have a close profile.