9 - Wood, Osmanthus, Vanilla

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and it sits between masculine and feminine rather than clearly on one side.

It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, elemi resin and citrus notes, lightly spicy and resinous. At the heart, osmanthus, tobacco, orris root and safranal set a floral, powdery ground. In the base, iris, musk and vanilla soften the sweetness and close on a warm, woody finish. Jovoy Rouge Assassin and Bvlgari Le Gemme - Noorah share a close profile.