Fragrances for Collectors: Designer, Niche and Affordable Picks

There’s more than one way to add something interesting to a fragrance collection. Here I bring together Givenchy Gentleman EDP, Versace Oud Noir and Mercedes-Benz Le Parfum, as well as Amouage Reflection 45 and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Wild. The mix gives you a few different starting points without making the most expensive bottle the automatic answer.

Reflection 45 deserves a little extra attention if that’s the one catching your eye. I’ve included its buying guide and the comparison with Prada L’Homme, which looks at two different approaches to a floral fragrance. That’s useful context before deciding how a bottle like this would fit alongside what you already own.