More Than Words
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2017 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Karnak Temple
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Chris Maurice's 2012 entry in Xerjoff's Join The Club line - a luxury oriental-woody built around a jammy rose-oud heart wrapped in heavy labdanum, frankincense and ambergris. Reads dense, dark, and unmistakably niche. Polarising but well-regarded among rose-oud collectors.
This loud, proud fruit-and-oud beast is pure love-it-or-hate-it territory. Expect outrageously potent performance and a bold, complex aroma that definitely commands attention. Not for the faint of heart, but a masterpiece for those who dare.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 10% |
| Floral | 13% | 10% |
| Fruity | 16% | 85% |
| Green | 2% | 10% |
| Sweet | 19% | 30% |
| Warm | 22% | 0% |
| Woody | 13% | 0% |
| Earthy | 14% | 0% |
| Animalic | 23% | 0% |
| Fresh | 10% | 15% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Heavy labdanum-ambergris-oud base with a jammy rose heart is firmly autumn-winter territory; the resinous depth reads heavy in warm weather. Spring at low dosage; summer is incompatible.
Occasions
Luxury rose-oud-amber with strong projection fits formal evening, dinner, and date wear naturally. Too distinctive and heavy for office or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its extreme potency and huge sillage, this isn't one for the office - you'll choke out your colleagues. It's better suited for evenings out, particularly dates where its sensual and bold character can shine without overwhelming indoor spaces. It's too much for formal events, where subtlety is often key.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fruity, Oud accords and Fruity notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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