1992 Purple Night

It opens with Calabrian mandarin orange, which adds a fruity brightness. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Indian tuberose give it a floral, creamy texture. The base of leather, tobacco and Indonesian patchouli brings a spicy, leathery depth, with a synthetic edge running through it.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, followed by winter, and it suits night-out and evening wear best. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Maison Crivelli Tubéreuse Astrale and Comedìa Comedìa Delle Mie Brame have a close profile.