Gold

Gold is the outlier in this catalogue. The opening is spiced rather than fresh, with saffron leading, cardamom and nutmeg behind it, and mandarin and neroli supplying just enough brightness to stop it from feeling heavy straight away. The heart is unapologetically floral: rose, jasmine and orange blossom together give a rich, slightly honeyed effect that the spices keep from turning soapy. The base is where it makes its case, a warm build of vanilla and amber over sandalwood and softer woods that runs sweet without collapsing into a gourmand. The brand files it as woody amber, and that is where it ends up. The whole shape belongs to the modern amber-floral style that has dominated Middle Eastern perfumery for the past decade, which is why it wears well on anyone despite sitting in the brand's men's range. Expect it to be warm, sweet and noticeable, and treat cold weather as its home ground. Evenings, dinners and occasions where you want to be smelled are the right settings; a warm office is not. Its lane is straightforward: an inexpensive route into a rich saffron-rose-amber style that usually carries a niche price tag.