SWEET WILLIAM

The dry-down is where this really shines—that night blooming tobacco flower softens the spices into something warm and almost creamy on my skin. I've gotten three compliments in one evening wearing it, and the rose water keeps it from feeling too heavy for spring.

The galangal and Laotian cinnamon bark make this a warm, spicy opening that settles into something almost floral and creamy with the ylang ylang. I've worn it to work and got three compliments by lunch, which never happens.

The cardamom and cinnamon open warm and spicy on my skin, then the ylang ylang softens it into something really elegant. Lasted through a full workday without fading, which surprised me.