Creed Carmina pairs polished black cherry with fresh florals and unapologetic femininity. We wore this luxurious statement fragrance to see whether its beautiful scent can justify the price despite its modest longevity.

Xerjoff 40 Knots is powerful, luxurious and nothing like the aquatic fragrance its yacht-club image might suggest. We wore it across different occasions to see whether this distinctive Xerjoff is genuinely worth its luxury price.

Bianco Latte is creamy, powerful and unapologetically gourmand. We wore it through cooler-weather evenings to see whether its luxurious sweetness, huge performance and cult reputation really justify the price.

Amouage Search is smoky, citrusy and unlike most summer fragrances. We wore it through workdays and British summer weather to find out whether this distinctive Amouage is worth its luxury price.

Clean, soapy and effortlessly easy to wear. We put Lattafa Breeze to the test to see where it shines, where it falls short, and whether this affordable fresh fragrance is worth adding to your collection.