Cruel Intentions Tempt Me (Perfume)

The top holds rose and bergamot, while the heart brings gaiac wood, vetiver and papyrus. In the base, castoreum, oud, amber and styrax turn it sweeter and heavier. A floral, fruity opening gives way to woody, spicy, smoky and animalic tones, with a powdery softness staying in the background.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, though many also read it as feminine. Oud de Nil and Robert Piguet Alameda have a close profile.