Writer Gold

The top of davana, cardamom, mugwort and lemon opens bright and slightly spicy. Orange blossom adds a soft floral touch in the heart, while Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and amber settle into a sweet, oriental base. Fruity and synthetic shades run through the overall impression.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is worn across daily, leisure and office settings. Around half of voters read it as masculine, and a good share call it modern.