Dose Of Rose

It opens with blackcurrant, pear and saffron, a fruity, lightly spiced start that cardamom dries out. At the heart, rose, jasmine sambac and clove meet, and the floral side is held in check by the spice. Atlas cedar, leather and papyrus build a woody, leathery base.

Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It sits closer to leisure and evening wear. More voters find it feminine, but some call it masculine.