Jubilation 40 Man is a divisive beast. For some, it's a regal, opulent masterpiece, an improvement on its predecessor. For others, it's a camphor-laden disappointment, not worth the hefty price tag. It's rich, complex, and will definitely get people talking, one way or another.

Male Absolu takes after Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Elixir Absolu, the smoothest, plummiest evolution of the gourmand powerhouse. The dark plum opening over aromatic lavender and a balsamic tonka base reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the creamy depth and fades faster than the original.