A divisive scent for sure: some find this an easy-to-wear, fresh take on oud that's truly versatile, giving incredible performance. Others get a synthetic headache in a bottle, comparing it to urinal cakes or fabric softener. Sample first, this one's definitely not a safe blind buy.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Acqua Di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud - a citrus fragrance led by Citruses, with oud depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.