Blackberry & Bay (Cologne)

It opens with bay leaf, blackberry and grapefruit, so the citrus brightness sits on a green, lightly spicy backdrop. Blossoms in the heart soften the fruit, and cedarwood and vetiver dry the scent down onto a woody base.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans feminine in the votes, though a good share call it masculine. Fueguia 1833 Darwin and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.