Nero

It opens with citrus fruits and ginger, the ginger adding a slight spicy edge to the coolness. Coumarin softens the heart. In the base, amber, patchouli and vetiver lay down a woody foundation, and the fresh character carries through to the dry-down.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. Most voters pick it for daily wear and the office, with leisure and evening close behind. Loewe Esencia Elixir and E. Marinella Posillipo have a close profile.