Stockholm 1978

The first impression pairs the bite of black pepper with soft almond and bright lemon. In the heart, geranium and rosemary add a floral, green note. The base of black amber, moss and patchouli settles into a woody, powdery and creamy finish, and the sweetness never takes over.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits fairly evenly between the two. Parfums de Marly Darley and Mazzolari Hartley have a close profile.