Lightfalls

The top is grapefruit, pink pepper and Nepalese sichuan pepper: bright but dry, with a slight bite. In the heart, vetiver and saffron pull that freshness toward something earthy and spiced. The base of cistus, woods and sandalwood settles it into a woody, resinous finish.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it leans toward leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads slightly more masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man and Roberto Ugolini Oxford have a close profile.