Les Nombres d'Or - Eau Absolue

It opens with mandarin orange, clementine and Sicilian bergamot, with petitgrain adding a green edge. In the heart, Haitian and Java vetiver, pink pepper and bay leaf give it a dry, spicy backbone. Virginia cedar, musk and labdanum settle underneath as a woody, lightly resinous base.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and work come up most often as occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which suits its unisex label.