A floral aldehydic eau de parfum for women and men from Italian niche house Xerjoff, named after the Russian for Queen of Spades, the story told in Pushkin's novella and Tchaikovsky's opera. Aldehydes, neroli, bergamot, rose and lemon open the scent. A heart of iris, incense, coriander, nutmeg and cedar adds spice and depth, while musk, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli leave a warm, enveloping trail. The 100ml spray is best applied lightly to the wrists, neck and behind the ears.