Vitias

It opens with pink pepper, lime, bergamot and black pepper, so the citrus brightness comes with a spicy bite. The heart brings marine notes, blond woods, angelica root, gaiac wood and iris, giving it an aquatic, woody centre. Ambergris and white musk in the base soften it and leave a clean finish.

Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets very few votes. It suits leisure, business and daily wear best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it wears easily as a unisex scent. Giardini di Toscana Blu Mare and Korres Black Pepper have a close profile.