Star of the Season

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. More voters read it as feminine than masculine, but a fair number call it masculine.

The top is fruity plum and date with a lightly floral neroli. In the heart, white cedarwood and ambrette add a woody, powdery softness. The base of labdanum, amber, vanilla and tonka bean absolute dries down gourmand, resinous and oriental.