A truly polarising beast, Chanel's L'Exclusif is either a masterpiece or a marketing scam, depending on who you ask. It’s certainly a richer, darker, more opulent take on the Bleu de Chanel DNA, but beware the hefty price tag and intense amber-woody core, which some find overwhelming.

A budget take on Louis Vuitton's Ink Mark from the Journey to China collection, echoing its restrained sandalwood-incense-amber build. It is simpler and less powdery-nuanced than the original's slow evolution from a coconut-rice opening into smoky wood, but keeps the disciplined, incense-forward character.