Most of what Lattafa makes wears unisex, but a portion of the range is built along clearly masculine lines — drier, woodier, more aromatic — and that is what sits here.

Four routes through it, depending on what you already own.

The designer alternative. Asad (£18.99) is the Dior Sauvage Elixir answer and the most popular masculine bottle we sell. Hayaati Al Maleky (£16.99) covers Paco Rabanne Phantom. If your wardrobe is designer and you want the same territory for a fifth of the money, start here — and read our honest comparison of how close these actually get before you set expectations.

The clean woody. Opulent Blue Oud Elixir (£24.99) and Pride Pisa (£34.99) are citrus, cedar and amber — the safest office fragrances in the range and the easiest place to start if you are new to Arabian perfumery.

The fruity-fresh. Rave Now (£17.99) is apple, pineapple and oakmoss. Younger, brighter, and good in warm weather when the heavier bottles become hard work.

The statement. King of Arabia (£34.99) is raspberry and leather, and it is not subtle. Two sprays, evenings, cold weather.

Buying for someone else? A clean woody is the lowest-risk gift in this category — it suits most people and offends nobody. Avoid leather and heavy oud unless you know their taste.

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