Amouage Interlude Man is the loud, smoky, oregano-and-incense statement scent niche perfumery uses as a benchmark for opulence - one of the densest mainstream releases of the last fifteen years. No. 110 captures the recognisable pepper-oregano-incense opening; the base's leather-oud-resin density is structurally beyond budget range.

Divisive, but with a dedicated fanbase, Simone Andreoli's Smoke of Desert opens with an intoxicating smoky incense that, for some, dries down to a less complex woody leather. It's a statement scent, loved for its magnetic presence and unique take on incense.