A Bulldog in the Atelier

The opening is fresh with a slight edge from chamomile, coriander seed and pepper. At the heart, Haitian vetiver, Indonesian nutmeg and Egyptian geranium give it an earthy, spicy backbone. The base of musk, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood turns it sweet, creamy and powdery-woody.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It suits daily wear as well as the office and evenings, and voters split between reading it as feminine and masculine.