Vetiver

Its longevity and sillage are moderate: neither a skin scent nor one that fills a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions it leans towards, and evening gets votes too. It reads as unisex, not tied to men or women.

It opens with blackberry and apple, which give a fruity, lightly sweet freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and jasmine add a floral, creamy softness. The base of Haitian vetiver, Indonesian patchouli, Australian sandalwood and cedarwood settles into something woody, earthy and faintly smoky. Roberto Cavalli Gemma di Paradiso and Nishane Hacivat X have a close profile.