Kashimire

It opens with amber, cashmere and copaiba balsam, soft and resinous. In the heart, geranium and ylang-ylang add a floral note, while vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it into something creamy. Vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and musk give the base a woody, earthy depth.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time and the office. Slightly more voters call it feminine than masculine, but both views are well represented. Olibere Le Jardin de Madame Chan and Astrophil & Stella Amberlievable have a close profile.