Amore

The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base. Iris and violet give a soft floral side inside a woody, powdery frame, while patchouli and frankincense add a spicy, slightly smoky depth. The freshness stays on top of that woody ground.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. It leans towards office, leisure and daytime wear, and it can carry into the evening. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. Grès Cabaret and Etat Libre d'Orange She Was an Anomaly have a close profile.