This Goutal vanilla is divisive, splitting the room between those who adore its subtle elegance and those who find it too fleeting, too powdery, or even- gasp- like Play-Doh. For some, it's an exquisite, smoky dream; for others, it's just not hitting the mark. Definitely try before you buy.

This one's a proper wild card. Some reckon it's a boozy mess, straight-up rubbing alcohol that never evolves. Others are raving about a sophisticated vanilla-coconut dream with beast-mode performance after a good sit. If you're up for a gamble and a bit of maceration therapy, you might just find your new obsession, but don't say we didn't warn you about the initial sniff.