Heaven Can Wait

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Opinion is split between feminine and masculine, which suits a scent that sits somewhere in between.

It opens with pimento, clove, ambrette and carrot seed, a spicy, slightly earthy start. Iris and vetiver in the heart give it a dry, powdery backbone. The base of vanilla, musk, plum and peach leaves a creamy sweetness and a soft fruitiness.