Seriously divisive, this one. It's an imposing Middle Eastern rose and oud combo on steroids, a beast mode fragrance that isn't for background players. You'll either love its gothic, opulent vibe or find it overwhelmingly synthetic and 'old lady'.

Night Wood channels Montale's Black Aoud with its dark rose wrapped around dirty oud. That bold, beginner-friendly rose-oud character comes through, though it lacks the nuclear, hours-long projection of the niche original.