Antarctica

The floral and green side leads: jasmine and violet leaf give a lightly powdery freshness, while lavender adds a spicy edge. Vietnamese oud and vetiver lay a woody, resinous and earthy base underneath, and the sweetness stays in the background, softening the whole.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters spread their picks almost evenly across spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing, and name evening and leisure most often. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits between the two. Perfumes with a close profile include Parfume Noire Patchouly Totentanz and Cerruti 1881 Amber.