Mûre et Musc Extrême

Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: neither a quiet skin scent nor a room-filling one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often as occasions. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine.

It opens with French blackcurrant bud, bergamot and petitgrain, which give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, orange blossom, blackberry and red berries add a sweet, powdery fruitiness. Patchouli, oakmoss and white musk settle that sweetness onto a soft, lightly spicy base.