Cuir Fétiche

It opens with red mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon, with geranium alongside. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine form a floral base, while leather and iris add a powdery, leathery tone. The base of patchouli, musk, ambergris and sandalwood closes it with a woody, animalic warmth.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Voters read it as more feminine, but a fair number call it masculine. Knize Ten Golden Edition and Dior Cuir Cannage have a close profile.