Occhio di tigre

The top holds lavender, coriander and bergamot, and the heart of geranium, sage and nutmeg adds an aromatic, spiced turn. The base of vanilla, benzoin, patchouli and heliotrope takes over, settling into a sweet, powdery and resinous warmth.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though plenty wear it by day too. Most read it as feminine, but a fair number find it masculine.