Gateau Blackout

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen for leisure, evenings and nights out. Votes on whether it reads masculine or feminine are split, so it sits comfortably between the two.

It opens with black cherry meeting frankincense and fir, the fruit's sweetness sharpened by a cool resinous edge. In the heart, orris absolute, jasmine and cocoa add a floral, powdery softness. In the base, fire keeps the smoky air going, while musk and vanilla gather everything into a sweet warmth.