A divisive oriental, Absolu is either a gorgeous resinous dream that's perfect for cosy nights in, or an unbalanced mess that's too sweet, scratchy, and reminiscent of cheap men's cologne. There's no middle ground here, so sample first.

A warm oriental-woody reading of discontinued Rochas Absolu - mandarin and fig leaf over a rose and orange-blossom heart on benzoin, tolu and labdanum. Perfume Parlour revives the elegant ambery DNA but lands a little flatter, in keeping with the original's own modest sillage.