Blue Suede Shoes

The top is aniseed, lavender, pepper and bergamot, which gives a green, aquatic and spicy freshness. In the heart, sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood build a woody body, softened by ambergris. In the base, labdanum, tonka bean and vetiver sweeten it and pull it closer to the earth.

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Half of the voters find it masculine, though it reads comfortably as unisex. Creed Himalaya and Parfums de Marly Sedley have a close profile.