This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely love its juicy plum and vanilla, calling it a classic crowd-pleaser and a steal for the price. Others find it synthetic and underwhelming, especially newer batches, complaining about poor performance and a 'meh' vibe. A love-it-or-hate-it affair, so prepare for a gamble.

French Gentleman follows Lacoste Pour Homme's softly sweet, boozy fruity-woody. The plum-and-grapefruit opening over spiced juniper and a vanilla-wood base reads true to the brief, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter and lighter than the designer original.