This one is a divisive clean scent, with some raving about its fresh, invigorating qualities while others find it too sharp, too floral, or unpleasantly reminiscent of cleaning products. It's an "M-F-K-style" clean that will either earn you compliments or comparisons to toilet cleaner.

Water Excel captures the spotless lemon-and-bergamot sparkle that makes MFK Aqua Universalis Forte feel so expensive, settling into the same soft white-floral musk. The original's superb longevity and refined drydown are dialled back here, but it's a clean, classy budget take on a celebrated fresh signature.