Cristobal pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

It opens with mugwort, white pepper, tea and coffee, a cool, green start. Geranium, sandalwood, coriander and nutmeg form a spicy, woody heart. In the base, benzoin, amber, tobacco and vanilla sweeten it and leave an oriental, powdery warmth.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most find it masculine, while some read it as feminine. Balenciaga Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient and Yves Rocher Tel Quel have a close profile.