This perfume is a proper little bargain, punching well above its weight. It's a sweet, spicy blackberry-vanilla combo that's got a dedicated following for good reason, though some pick up an odd 'pencil shavings' or 'vinyl' note. Grab it if you see it, as it's often discontinued.

Eden's Viking-inspired aftershave leads with a loud pepper-mint-citrus opening before settling into a lavender-sandalwood-vetiver base. It's brasher out of the gate than Creed's smoother original, needing a wear or two to reveal its more balanced dry-down.