Neandertal Light

It opens with bergamot, lime, grapefruit and juniper, while marine notes and hinoki cypress push that coolness toward a green, aquatic feel. In the heart, galbanum, ginger absolute and saffron add a spicy edge, and myrrh and frankincense bring resinous depth. It settles into a woody, slightly smoky base of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood, softened by tonka bean and amber.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters choose spring and fall, though summer has a fair share, and it is seen as suiting leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a good number of voters call it feminine.