Nilufer

The top holds lemon, bergamot, mint and artemisia; the heart brings cinnamon, heliotrope, French lavender and geranium. In the base, myrrh, tonka bean, hazelnut, almond and vanilla come forward, with cedarwood and musk adding a woody, creamy footing. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand and spicy, with a powdery, fougère edge behind it.

Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a minority choice. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet also finds a place in daily and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Afnan Perfumes Sahara and Xerjoff Naxos have a close profile.