Armani Privé - Magenta Tanzanite

It opens with ginger, bergamot and cardamom, which give a spicy lift. In the heart, myrrh, coffee and cinnamon take over, adding a resinous, creamy warmth. The base of tonka bean, tobacco absolute and vanilla settles into a gourmand, woody, oriental sweetness.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair number see it as masculine, so it sits between the two. The Dua Brand Purple Stone of Return and Rabanne Pure XS Night have a close profile.