Le Parfum Essentiel

The top notes are neroli and mandarin orange, so it opens bright and airy with a fruity, citrus sweetness. Gardenia sits at the heart and gives it a creamy, floral softness. Cedarwood in the base adds a light woody foundation.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted occasions, and it reads as feminine. Shiseido Ginza Night and Mugler Alien Eau Luminescente have a close profile.