Rose Desgranges

It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage, staying fairly close to the skin. Most voters place it in leisure, daytime and office wear, while evening and night-out use come well behind.

The top notes of rose, bergamot and mandarin orange give a fresh start. In the heart, iris, ambrette, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of patchouli, vanilla absolute, musk and oakmoss sweetens it and dries down with a green, lightly spicy edge. Balmain Ivoire and Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition have a close profile.