Drakkar Intense

It opens with coriander, absinth, bergamot and rosemary, sharp and herbal in feel. Lavender, juniper berry and clary sage carry that freshness through the heart. In the base, vanilla adds sweetness, moss and patchouli bring an earthy depth, and suede adds a leathery softness.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, with summer chosen least. It suits leisure, business and evening wear, and reads masculine and classic. Houbigant Ambre des Abysses and Widian Black III have a close profile.