Eau de France

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

The top pairs bergamot, pink grapefruit, blackcurrant bud and cardamom: citrus leads, with the cardamom adding a light spice. The heart of gardenia, ylang-ylang, magnolia and violet leaf is floral and green. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and white musk leaves a woody, powdery floor. Its profile is close to Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle and Etro Paisley.