Xerjoff Opera is a polarising beast, a 'love it or hate it' scent that commands attention. Expect nuclear projection and a divisive, confident aura. If you want something unique that isn't afraid to be extra, this is it.

A budget take on Creed's Queen of Silk - the same saffron-laced tuberose over oud, patchouli and a warm vanilla-amber base. Avalanche Silk captures that sensual, femme-fatale character but reads flatter and shorter-lived than the niche original, the saffron-and-suede depth thinner and the blend less refined.