Japanese Exhibition copies L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Sport - that zesty grapefruit-bergamot opening over spicy nutmeg and a vetiver-cedar base. The dupe captures the clean, sporty character but reads flatter and is even more fleeting than the already-light original.

Fresh oud is a whole mood. Castelbel's offering is a surprisingly bright, inviting take on a potentially heavy note, making it a safe yet intriguing choice for those dipping their toes into the oud world.