Minerale Gold Peerfume

The top pairs Italian mandarin with patchouli, bright and earthy at once. In the heart, Chinese osmanthus and violet leaf bring softness, edged with saffron. The base is the most distinctive part: mineral notes and suede over akigalawood, musk and cedar, warm and slightly rough in texture.

Rated at six to eight hours, it suits spring and autumn, when its mix of warmth and coolness feels right. Wear it to work, to a gallery or to dinner; it is understated but unusual, the kind of scent people ask about. A spray at the neck and one at the wrist is enough.