Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours

Lavender leads at the start. In the heart, iris and violet add a powdery, floral softness while lavender carries on. Sandalwood and vanilla then dry it down onto a woody, faintly sweet base. The fresh, green feel is balanced by a touch of spice.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and night out well behind. It reads feminine to most, though a fair number find it masculine. Gucci The Virgin Violet and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Dans Tes Bras have a close profile.