The Scent Journal

The best Armaf perfumes — including Club de Nuit Intense — superb-value Arabian fragrances that rival designers at a fraction of the price.

A guide to the best oud fragrances — rich, smoky, luxurious scents built around the "liquid gold" of perfumery. For men and women, all genuine.

The best Ajmal perfumes — a heritage Arabian house known for refined oud, amber and floral fragrances. All genuine and at outlet prices.

The best sweet, gourmand Arabian perfumes — cosy dates, vanilla, caramel and spice from Lattafa, Afnan and more. Warm scents that get compliments.

The best Xerjoff fragrances — opulent, artisanal Italian perfumes like Naxos and Erba Pura. Genuine niche luxury at outlet prices.

The best Montale fragrances — bold oud, fruit and rose scents in the iconic aluminium bottles. Genuine Parisian niche perfumery at outlet prices.

The best Mancera fragrances — including the legendary Cedrat Boise and Roses Vanille. Bold Parisian niche scents at outlet prices.

The best Creed fragrances — including the legendary Aventus. Iconic luxury perfumery for men and women, genuine and at outlet prices.

The best Tiziana Terenzi fragrances — opulent, artisanal Italian perfumes like Kirke and Gumin with huge projection. Genuine niche at outlet prices.