Bois Noir is a divisive, woody beast - a sophisticated autumn walk in a bottle for some, an acrid, headache-inducing pencil shaving for others. Try before you buy, but if the dark woods speak to you, it's a stellar, unique choice.

This is a grown-up gourmand patchouli that's not for everyone, despite its crowd-pleasing chocolate and vanilla drydown. It's an artful classic, but some might find it a bit too sweet and not quite raw enough for a true patchouli-head.