This is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a fizzy, vibrant opening that gives way to a truly unique incense-rose blend. It's potent, artistic, and certainly not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly enchanted.

A budget take on Montale Oudrising. The smoky leather-and-oud heart, rose dance and sweet tobacco-vanilla drydown all read true, but the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the brash, persistent depth of the Montale is softened into something easier and quieter.