This isn't a shy scent, so if you're not into big, bold rose-ouds, steer clear. Some find it a chemical mess, others hail it a masterpiece. For the price, it's a stellar entry into traditional Middle Eastern perfumery, but it's divisive and definitely not a safe blind buy.

Luxe Fragrances' Mood echoes Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Oud Satin Mood - saffron and rose into an oud-patchouli-leather heart, closing on amber and sandalwood. Captures the rose-oud pairing but without the original's polished, satin-smooth finish.