Balmain de Balmain (Eau de Toilette)

It opens with galbanum, bergamot and pepper, and the currant bud sharpens that green, slightly spicy start. Iris, rose and jasmine bring a soft floral middle. It settles onto a dry, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It is called feminine, though some voters read it as masculine. Sisley Eau de Sisley 2 and Molyneux Quartz have a close profile.