Azaran is for true leather fanatics only, a beast-mode, attention-grabbing scent that's potent enough to clear a room. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans praising its luxurious depth and detractors finding it overwhelmingly synthetic and cloying.

A budget read of Initio's Oud for Greatness Neo - that fresher, brighter take on the famous oud, with saffron and bergamot lifting a fir-and-lavender heart over real oud weight. Oud Grandeur tracks the pyramid faithfully, with one PP wearer claiming no difference side by side, though the oud reads a touch more synthetic and the fresh lift flatter than the niche original. Strong value for an oud this wearable.