This one's a bit of a mixed bag; while it's a compliment magnet for many, some find it too synthetic and overpriced for a basic, feminine-leaning scent. Don't fall for the hype without testing it first, as it clearly doesn't work for everyone.

Blue Essence goes after Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman's fruity-fresh niche signature, keeping the pear-bergamot opening and the modern musky-woody base largely intact. It's a simpler, less transparent build than the £295 original, but for a fresh daily wear at a fraction of the price it's a fair trade.