This one's a divisive stunner. A love-it-or-hate-it 'lipstick' scent, L'Ange Noir is either a sexy, sophisticated powdery dream or a waxy, 'rotten sesame' nightmare. Go light on the trigger and definitely try before you buy, unless you're feeling adventurous.

If your primary goal is to smell like an expensive vanilla-almond cupcake, then this is your jam. It's a sweet, playful scent, though perhaps a tad too youthful for some palates. Don't go expecting cashmere sophistication.