Blessed Baraka is a divisive, intoxicating amber-musk that some find heavenly and others, pure chemical hell. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans praising its dark, sexy allure and mystique, while detractors are left recoiling from what they perceive as industrial-strength synthetics and an offensive 'rubber' or 'sick' smell. Sample first, no blind buying unless you live for drama.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives - Blessed Baraka - a amber fragrance led by Amber, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.