Taklamakan is an intriguing dry, woody amber that splits opinion. Some find it a masterpiece of warmth and sophistication, while others are underwhelmed by its perceived performance or suggest it leans too close to existing designer scents. A real Marmite fragrance, but certainly worth trying if you're into unique resinous woods.

This is a serious, grown-up amber, not for the faint of heart. It's divisive, adored by those who appreciate its unique, melancholic elegance and disliked by those expecting a sweet, traditional amber. A blind buy for amber lovers, but proceed with caution.