Sutra Ylang

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it is leaned towards night-out and evening wear. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

It opens with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, with laurel adding a green edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley form a floral core. Benzoin, sandalwood and cedarwood settle it on a sweet, woody base. Al Haramain Maze and Swiss Arabian Hawa have a close profile.