Apres l'Ondee is a profoundly poetic and divisive scent. Some find it a masterpiece of delicate melancholy, evocative of a bygone era. Others are left scratching their heads, or worse, smelling old lipstick or bathroom cleaner. Longevity is a common grievance, though many deem its fleeting nature part of its charm.

This one's a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a polarising hit of waxy iris and earthy carrot seed, leading some to pure powdery heaven and others to a screeching 'grandma' scent or play-doh horror. Absolutely not a safe blind buy.