Basic Black (1990) (Cologne)

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter third. It suits daytime, the office and leisure, and gets some votes for evenings too. About half of voters call it feminine, and classic comes second.

Plum, mandarin orange, bergamot and peach open it with a fruity freshness. Rose, tuberose and jasmine form a floral heart, with honey adding sweetness. Vetiver, amber and sandalwood give the base a woody, resinous footing, and civet leaves an animal trace.