Encens Fève Tonka

It opens with pepper, clove, bergamot and mandarin orange, then moves into apple, rose and jasmine at the heart. Vanilla, frankincense, tonka bean and woods dominate the base. A sweet, powdery, spicy and smoky oriental character sits over the floral and fruity side.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. Although it was released for women, voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and M. Micallef Gaïac have a close profile.