2013 Résidence d'Artistes

It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and peach for a bright, fruity start, with cardamom adding a light spice. In the heart, papyrus, violet and jasmine bring a powdery, green-tinged floral side. The base settles into leather, patchouli and sandalwood, a woody, leathery ground softened by musk.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards leisure, office and daily wear, and less towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Gianfranco Ferré Gieffeffe and Jil Sander Simply (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.