Eau de Mystique

The opening is led by green mandarin orange, Sicilian blood orange and Moroccan bitter orange blossom. The heart brings heliotrope, May rose, prune and labdanum, adding a spicy warmth to the fruity sweetness. Bourbon vanilla, honey and sandalwood weigh most in the base, while styrax and frankincense give it a smoky, resinous edge.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits between the two. Comme des Garçons Floriental and Robert Piguet V. Intense have a close profile.