Tender

It opens with cinnamon, pink pepper and aldehydes beside green hyacinth. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, peony and cyclamen carry the floral side, while saffron and leather add a leathery, smoky edge. The base of amber, vanilla absolute, myrrh and sandalwood dries down sweet and resinous.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably on either side. Nectar Olfactif Ambre Cristal and Château de Versailles Madame de Maintenon have a close profile.