Le Jardin de Madame Chan

It opens with bergamot, geranium and coriander, then turns floral in the heart with ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose. In the base, Peru balsam, patchouli, musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a creamy, resinous warmth, with the spicy and woody tones staying in the background.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and evening wear in roughly equal measure. Most read it as feminine, though some call it classic or modern. Its close neighbours by profile include V Canto Kashimire and E. Coudray Nohiba.