A divisive yet iconic 90s classic that either transports you to a blissful summer or leaves you cold. This watery floral, with its unique vodka kick, is a time capsule - love it for its nostalgic charm or dismiss it as dated. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for those who 'get' it.

Water Spirit II chases Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza, the greener, woodier, more sensual face of the aquatic icon. It captures the basil-and-jasmine freshness over a woody-ambery base, but renders flatter and skin-close, the strong-performing original's depth thinned for a budget price.