Wasp Waist (Perfume Oil)

It opens with strawberry, davana and mandarin orange, which give a bright, fruity start. In the heart, rose, honeysuckle, magnolia and honey soften the florals into a creamy sweetness. Patchouli, sandalwood and cistus underneath add a woody, oriental warmth, with the gourmand side kept in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and also suits daily and business wear. As a unisex scent, it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine.