Khadlaj Le Prestige Bold is a 100ml eau de parfum that takes a tropical opening somewhere far more grown-up. Saffron, bergamot and coconut give it an immediate lift, violet, jasmine and driftwood turn the heart smooth and lightly floral, then sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla bring a creamy woody dry-down that stays put. Expect 8-10 hours on skin with strong projection through the first couple of hours, so two sprays are plenty for the office and a third carries it into the evening. The coconut keeps it warm without tipping into sweet and the patchouli keeps the edges sharp, which is why it works in spring and summer as easily as it does after dark, on men and women alike. If you love the saffron-and-amber signature of Baccarat Rouge 540, this sits in the same territory, and it arrives in a striking ruby-red flacon that looks considerably more expensive than it is.