This is a beloved, borderline legendary scent that people hoard bottles of. It's a rich, sophisticated gourmand that demands attention and respect, though it won't please everyone with its unique combination of anise and dark chocolate.

A budget tribute to the discontinued L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme, built on the same potent cocoa-and-patchouli base. It captures the smoky, anise-spiced character but renders the creamy Mysore-sandalwood facet flatter and less refined than the Guerlain masterpiece.