Ferré Rose

It opens with mandarin orange, pomegranate, watermelon and peach, a bright, juicy fruit start. The heart turns to a floral garden of gardenia, orange blossom, freesia, rose and hyacinth. In the base, vanilla, cedar, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and settle it into a woody, powdery finish.

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the wearer rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Lalique Azalée and Guerlain With Love have a close profile.