La Prima

At the start, cardamom and davana bring a spicy, fruity edge, lifted by the bergamot. The heart turns floral, built from jasmine absolute, osmanthus absolute and orange blossom absolute. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and fur soften everything into a creamy, powdery sweetness, with a synthetic accord adding a modern sheen.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind, and leisure, night out and evening lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. bdk Parfums Impadia and RP Bella have a close profile.