The Palace

Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though feminine and classic votes are far from negligible.

It opens with lemon, bergamot, cardamom and bay leaf, fresh and spiced. In the heart, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang add a floral softness, while marshmallow brings sweetness. The base builds a woody, resinous depth from cedarwood, vetiver, tonka bean, frankincense and Thai oud. Roja Parfums Enslaved and Houbigant Raffinée have a close profile.