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. Each 70 ml bottle is £35.00; UK delivery is £4.95, free over £79.