Monsieur Beauregard

The lemon and pink pepper start bright and slightly sharp. Benzoin, iris and cinnamon then sweeten the heart into something powdery and creamy. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and tonka bean add woody, oriental warmth, while the floral and fruity sides stay in the background.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and night out, leisure and evening are the favoured occasions. Most see it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine. It has been discontinued.