
Why it stands out
Creamy, fruity and nutty florals with strong signature potential.
Why it might not suit everyone
Very expensive; can feel overwhelming; not a blind buy.
Not necessarily blind-buy safe
Unusual notes, distinctive compositions, strong projection or polarising profiles. Try before you commit.
18 wild cards

Why it stands out
Creamy, fruity and nutty florals with strong signature potential.
Why it might not suit everyone
Very expensive; can feel overwhelming; not a blind buy.
Why it stands out
Smoky incense and resin with huge presence; a true statement fragrance.
Why it might not suit everyone
Very intense and expensive; overwhelming indoors or in warm rain.
Why it stands out
Almond-vanilla gourmand with a sensual, recognisable signature.
Why it might not suit everyone
Sweetness can cloy; heavy in heat; formulations vary.
Why it stands out
Dry leather-woods that smells unusual for a mainstream release.
Why it might not suit everyone
Can smell dry or medicinal; poor for hot daytime wear.

Why it stands out
Boozy, sweet and spicy; instant date-night appeal.
Why it might not suit everyone
Can turn cloying; needs careful spraying in warmth; expensive.
Why it stands out
Marshmallow and orange blossom gourmand; romantic and playful.
Why it might not suit everyone
Extremely sweet and expensive; poor in hot weather.

Why it stands out
Bold rose-oud with strong evening presence at a low price.
Why it might not suit everyone
Rose-oud polarises; easy to overspray; heavy in heat.

Why it stands out
Creamy caramel-vanilla gourmand on a budget.
Why it might not suit everyone
Very sweet and can cloy; not for hot weather.

Why it stands out
Coffee-spice-vanilla gourmand that draws compliments for its richness.
Why it might not suit everyone
Very sweet; heavy in heat; overwhelming in enclosed spaces.

Why it stands out
Dark, bold profile at an accessible price.
Why it might not suit everyone
Strong and polarising; heavy in warmth; not a safe blind buy.
Why it stands out
Saffron-oud power at a low price.
Why it might not suit everyone
Strong and divisive; heavy in heat; not a safe blind buy.
Why it stands out
Unusual hibiscus-led fruity floral with a leathery edge; instantly distinctive.
Why it might not suit everyone
Dense floral sweetness divides opinion; can overwhelm in warm weather.
Why it stands out
Sweet rose-coffee gourmand with strong projection potential.
Why it might not suit everyone
Very sweet; rose-gourmand not for everyone; heavy in warmth.
Why it stands out
Dirty, earthy, smoky character unlike any fresh designer scent; very memorable.
Why it might not suit everyone
Very polarising; heavy in heat and close quarters; risky blind buy.

Why it stands out
Resinous, herbal amber with an artistic, niche feel.
Why it might not suit everyone
Herbal resin polarises; not a light everyday scent; hard to find.

Why it stands out
Creamy woody vanilla, an alternative to sugary gourmands.
Why it might not suit everyone
Rich and sweet; availability varies; poor in humid heat.
Why it stands out
Dark earthy orchid with dramatic luxury.
Why it might not suit everyone
Polarising and heavy; not for hot afternoons.

Why it stands out
Unmistakable leather identity, stylish and confident.
Why it might not suit everyone
Leather divides people; expensive; feels heavy in heat.