Prélude (Parfum de Toilette)

It opens with orange and bergamot brightened by aldehydes, with spices and pimento adding a warm edge. The heart is led by orchid, ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, while cinnamon and carnation lend the floral core a spicy streak. The base settles into a sweet, resinous, powdery oriental feel of vanilla, frankincense and patchouli.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters call it feminine, and a good share also find it classic. Cinnabar and Yves Rocher Ispahan have a close profile.