This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that demands patience and a thick skin. If you can get past the initial burnt sugar and 'old church' vibes, you'll be rewarded with a unique, intensely woody, and sweet Middle Eastern gem. Not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a steal.

Mancera's Eternal Wood is a powerhouse of a fragrance. It's often compared to Oud for Greatness and Haltane, offering a very similar woody-oud profile with a touch more sweetness. Expect beastly performance, but be warned: this isn't for the faint of heart. It's divisive, intense, and definitely needs a try-before-you-buy approach.