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More Than Words Eau de Parfum bottle More Than Words EDP
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2012 Year 2017
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Karnak Temple Eau de Parfum bottle Karnak Temple EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - More Than Words EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Karnak Temple EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
More Than Words EDP
Karnak Temple EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 27% vs 20%
Ambergris 22% vs 20%

Accords

More Than Words Karnak Temple
100%
Amber
100%
85%
Oud
60%
70%
Fruity
61%
65%
Floral
47%
60%
Warm Spicy
54%
55%
Woody
51%
40%
Fresh Spicy
49%
45%
Sweet
47%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Oud shared
85%
60%
Fruity shared
70%
61%
Floral shared
65%
47%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
54%
Woody shared
55%
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
40%
49%
Sweet shared
45%
47%

Performance

More Than Words Karnak Temple
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

More Than Words

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal

Luxury rose-oud-amber with strong projection fits formal evening, dinner, and date wear naturally. Too distinctive and heavy for office or sport.

Karnak Temple

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
58%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, fruity, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

More Than Words EDP
Karnak Temple EDP
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