L'Eau d'Issey Absolue

Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer and winter have their share. Leisure, evening, business and daily wear score almost evenly, so it isn't tied to one setting. Most voters read it as feminine.

It opens with freesia and lotus, which give an aquatic freshness. In the heart, Provençal honey, tuberose and night-blooming jasmine build a warm floral core. The base of Bourbon vanilla and precious woods sweetens it and leaves a powdery, lightly spicy woodiness.