This is a seriously polarising scent: some call it a masterpiece, others an 'old-fashioned' mess. It's a grand, rich oriental that leans into vintage glamour, so you'll either adore its dense complexity or find it heavy and dated. Definitely not a blind buy.

This one's a Montale, alright, but not as you know it. It's divisive from the off, with some finding it a harsh, medicinal mess, while others champion its understated warmth and creamy oud. Give it time, and you might just get hooked, but don't expect the usual Montale beast.