More Than Words EDP

Xerjoff by Chris Maurice Original
81%

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
Karnak Temple channels Xerjoff's More Than Words, matching its incense-oud opening and fruity blackcurrant twist. It's less nuanced and shorter-lived than Xerjoff's original, with a simpler resinous drydown that doesn't hold the same monumental depth.
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

Only in More Than Words
Fruity 58% Saffron 42%
Only in Karnak Temple
Frankincense 53% Labdanum 47%
Shared Notes
Oud 34% vs 34%
Only in More Than Words
Rose 37% Frankincense 28%
Only in Karnak Temple
Ambergris 25% Blackcurrant 22% Fig 19%
Only in More Than Words
Labdanum 27% Ambergris 23% Benzoin 19% Ambroxan 16% Musk 15%
Only in Karnak Temple
Sandalwood 38% Rose 33% Spicy 29%

Accords

More Than Words Karnak Temple
100%
Amber
85%
Oud
80%
70%
Fruity
40%
65%
Floral
60%
Warm Spicy
Incense
60%
55%
Woody
45%
45%
Sweet
40%
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
40%
Amber
100%
Oud shared
85%
80%
Fruity shared
70%
40%
Floral
65%
Warm Spicy
60%
Incense
60%
Woody shared
55%
45%
Sweet
45%
Fresh Spicy
40%
Balsamic
40%

Performance

More Than Words Karnak Temple
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, woody, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

More Than Words EDP
Karnak Temple EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £89.25 Notino - 50ml Buy Best Value £141.95 Notino - 100ml - £1.42/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £39.99 Alexandria UK - 30ml Buy Best Value £99.00 Alexandria UK - 100ml - £0.99/ml Buy
30ml
Not available
Alexandria UK £1.33/ml £39.99 Buy
50ml
Notino £1.78/ml £89.25 Buy Scentsational £2.42/ml £120.95 Buy eBay UK £2.58/ml £128.89 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £3.12/ml £156.00 Buy
Alexandria UK Cheapest 50ml £1.16/ml £58.00 Buy
100ml
eBay UK £0.97/ml £96.61 Buy Notino £1.42/ml £141.95 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £2.52/ml £252.00 Buy
Alexandria UK £0.99/ml £99.00 Buy
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