Baldessarini Ambré is a beautiful, budget-friendly amber-leather scent with a loyal following, but its notorious weak performance means it's often a heartbreak in a bottle. If you're willing to overspray, you're in for a treat.

A budget take on Armani Prive Cuir Majeste. The smoky leather, dried-fruit-and-tobacco warmth and oud-vanilla drydown all read true, but the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the hypnotic depth and above-average sillage of the original are softened.