Valentino Donna Noir Absolu

It opens with black pepper and saffron, and the heart of rose, plum liqueur and jasmine sambac adds a sweet floral warmth. The base of black leather, sandalwood and cedar dries down woody and leathery, with the fruity sweetness resting on it.

Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans feminine. Kinetic Perfumes L'Una and Xerjoff Deified Tony Iommi have a close profile.