Orlando

It opens with ginger, pink pepper and orange, then clove, patchouli and amber warm the heart. Peru balsam, gaiac wood and musk settle at the base. The overall feel is woody, powdery and earthy, with fruity and floral touches softening the spice.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out as well as leisure time. It reads slightly masculine, though many find it feminine. Sarah Kern La Panthère and Miller Harris L'Air de Rien have a close profile.