Brera

The opening pairs the heat of chili with the brightness of bergamot and the spicy tone of saffron. In the heart, jasmine, rose, Bourbon geranium and rose absolute form a floral core. In the base, vanilla absolute sweetens the scent, labdanum absolute keeps its resinous, oriental side, and patchouli adds depth.

Most voters pick fall and winter, spring follows, and very few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Etrango and El Nabil Jeddah City have a close profile.