Spicy

Spicy fragrances are carried by warmth: pepper, saffron, cardamom and cinnamon, often over wood, leather or a little tobacco. We list 21, leaning masculine with several unisex. They open with a kick and settle into something rich and close to the skin, which makes them evening and cold-weather scents more than summer ones.

If you want a fragrance with some fire to it, start here. Gallipoli and Portoferraio show the two sides of the family, one drier, one sweeter. Bottles are 70 ml, from £34.90, with free UK delivery on every order and 14 days to return anything unopened.