Kalan is a truly divisive scent-bomb; you'll either love its unique, peppery-citrus punch or recoil from its perceived harshness. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a confident, head-turning beast.

Innovator copies Parfums de Marly Kalan - the same spicy blood-orange opening over aromatic lavender, orange blossom and a dry amber-moss base. The budget version captures the oriental-spicy idea but reads flatter and sweeter, losing the original's dry, distinguished performance.