Dahlia

It opens with bergamot, white pepper and neroli, fresh with a slightly sharp edge. In the heart, tuberose, Egyptian jasmine and dahlia form a floral core. The base of Indonesian patchouli, suede, oud and cypress adds a resinous, leathery, woody weight, while the sweetness stays in the background.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, yet it also works for daytime and business settings. It is a women's fragrance, though some voters also read it as masculine. Penhaligon's Halfeti and Etat Libre d'Orange 500 Years have a close profile.