Scandal

Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place and summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine, and some as modern.

Blood orange brings a fruity brightness while gardenia adds a creamy floral note right from the start. Honey takes over in the heart and sweetens the whole scent, and patchouli at the base gives that sweetness a slightly earthy weight. A synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal by Night and Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir have a close profile.