Ume

The green and citrus sides are clear: yuzu zest and green tea give it a cool freshness, while apricot and plum nectar add a soft, fruity sweetness. Hinoki cypress and hiba form a woody frame, soil and moss add an earthy depth, and aniseed leaves a faint spicy trace.

Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Besides autumn and winter, spring is also a frequent pick, and it suits leisure and daily wear best. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine, so it sits comfortably in between.