Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense is a polarising scent - some laud its smooth, dark masculinity, others dismiss it as ordinary with disappointing performance. Often compared to designer peers, its appeal largely hinges on whether you get past the initial blast and experience its full drydown.

This one's a divisive trip to the woodshed, blending warm spice and dry timber with a confounding medicinal edge. Some find it a profoundly comforting, mysterious gem, while others are put off by its challenging start. Definitely try before you buy this peculiar forest-in-a-bottle.