Spirit of Valencia Extrait de Parfum

This men's fragrance in a 100 ml bottle is Spirit of Valencia Extrait de Parfum by Swiss Arabian. At extrait strength it carries the heaviest oil load of the family, so it sits close to the skin and outlasts the lighter versions — a dab does the work of several sprays. Spray onto pulse points — wrists, the base of the throat, behind the ears — from about 15 cm away, and let it dry instead of rubbing it in. Discounted listings come and go, and rarely at the same shop twice. Heat and light are what spoil a fragrance, not age — stored properly, an unopened bottle keeps its character for a long time. The best deal and the cheapest sticker price are not always the same listing once delivery is counted.