V/S for Men (Eau de Toilette)

It opens with coriander, lime, mint and mandarin orange, while cardamom and violet add a light touch of spice and flower. The heart leans on jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, nutmeg and sage, with the floral side woven into a green, spicy line. As it dries, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber form a woody, faintly sweet base.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its fresh, citrusy build suits easy daytime wear and reads as masculine. Penhaligon's Quercus and Floris Cefiro have a close profile.