Envoutant

It opens with saffron, davana and coriander, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine sambac, rose, osmanthus and orange blossom. The base of vanilla, amber and oud adds a sweet, resinous warmth, while vetiver and patchouli give it an earthy, woody floor. The overall feel is powdery, creamy and gourmand.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads more feminine than masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Ana Abiyedh Poudrée by Lattafa and Malika's Temptation by Ideo Parfumeurs have a close profile.