Nerosa

It opens with the spice of nutmeg, clove and saffron, while labdanum and gaiac wood give it a resinous, smoky footing. In the heart, ylang-ylang, geranium and rose carry the floral side, and the sweetness shows here. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, amber, leather and oud settles into a woody, leathery, oriental warmth.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is worn for leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes are almost level, so it sits comfortably on either. Pierre de Velay The Oud and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.