Prepare for a honey bomb; you'll either love it or want to scrub it off. This divisive Kilian scent is a powerful, sweet beast that demands attention - and perhaps a little patience to appreciate its unique charm. Definitely not a blind buy.

A close budget take on By Kilian Gold Knight. Shining Honour reproduces the boozy honey-and-anise signature over a patchouli base, with the chief divergence a slightly louder, sweeter honey and a marginally less refined drydown than the long-lasting original.