A budget reading of By Kilian's Water Calligraphy. The clean, translucent water-lily-and-jasmine aquatic with a tart grapefruit lift comes through, and since the original is itself a soft-projecting, modest-lasting floral aquatic, this dupe sits close - though the lush, slightly spicy cardamom-vetiver finesse reads lighter here.

This aquatic floral fragrance is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, refined take on a classic, while others dismiss it as overpriced and unoriginal, comparing it to a fancy shampoo or L'Eau d'Issey. A divisive choice, so sample before committing.