Satine

Satine by the French house Lalique, composed by Nathalie Lorson in 2013, is a women's scent that wearers describe first as woody, with most also finding it gourmand and floral and about a third noting spicy and musky sides. It is a soft, powdery wood rather than a sharp one.

The order of notes is inverted from the usual pattern. It opens on flowers: gardenia and jasmine give a creamy white-floral sweetness, and heliotrope adds a powdery, almond-like softness. The heart is where the gourmand warmth sits, with vanilla and tonka bean bringing a smooth, slightly hay-like sweetness and pink pepper a gentle rosy spice. The base is dry and grounding: sandalwood for a creamy wood, patchouli for earth and vetiver for a smoky, rooty edge.

Just over half of wearers report moderate longevity, though nearly a fifth find it very weak, so it may need reapplying. Sillage is moderate for most and intimate for a third. It is voted for autumn and winter and worn more by day, suiting cool-weather days when a cosy, close-wearing scent is wanted.

Satine — for women fragrance by Lalique (released 2013). Top notes: Heliotrope, Gardenia, Jasmine. Heart notes: Tonka Bean, Vanila, Pink Pepper. Base notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database