L'Homme Idéal Cool

The top is mint, orange, bergamot and aniseed, so the first impression is cool and lively citrus. In the heart, almond, aquatic notes and neroli soften that freshness, and the sweetness stays light. The base of vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan keeps it on a clean, woody footing.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and works for sport too. Most voters read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport and Baldessarini Cool Force have a close profile.