Rose Pompon (Eau de Toilette)

It opens with blackcurrant, raspberry and pink pepper, so the first impression is bright and fruity. The heart is led by Taif rose, Bulgarian rose, Rosa centifolia and peony, with the sweetness kept soft. The base of white musk, patchouli and cedar lays a clean, faintly woody floor under the rose.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some call it modern. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris and Bond No. 9 Hudson Yards have a close profile.