Tom Ford for Men: a refined, versatile scent with a cult following. Though often dismissed for its subtle performance, its sophisticated blend of citrus, ginger, and tobacco earns it a passionate defence from those who get it. Not a beast, but a classic in its own right, for the discerning gentleman.

Good Lad chases Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum, the sweet-spicy woody-leather with its signature cannabis twist. The grapefruit-and-pepper opening over leather and vetiver comes through, but Perfume Parlour softens the distinctive hemp note and renders the drydown simpler than the Herrera.