Beauté du Diable

Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split, so it sits genuinely in between.

The top notes of Italian lemon, coriander, absinth and gin open sharp. Towards the heart, clove, geranium and ylang-ylang add a floral, spicy warmth. In the base, Haitian vetiver, cistus and gaiac wood give the finish an earthy, resinous and slightly smoky weight.