Eau de Verveine

It opens on lemon, bergamot, lime and petitgrain, with mugwort and coriander adding a green, slightly herbal edge. In the heart, lavender and clove cool the citrus with a little spice, and in the base vanilla, musk and cedarwood sweeten it gently before it dries down on a woody footing.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It leans a little more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters call it feminine. Caron Le 3ᵉ Homme and Milano Cento Milano Cento have a close profile.