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Which Should You Buy?
A budget-friendly Perfume Parlour interpretation of Xerjoff's More Than Words (2012), Actions Count leans into the original's smoky resinous opening of olibanum and labdanum, a warm ambergris heart, and an oud-amber drydown for wearers who want the niche-luxury mood at a fraction of the price.
If you're tired of saffron-heavy scents, give this one a wide berth. If not, Oud Mirage offers a rather familiar but well-executed amber-oud combo with a nod to popular profiles.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 23% | 29% |
| Warm | 22% | 23% |
| Woody | 20% | 34% |
| Earthy | 17% | 15% |
| Animalic | 31% | 31% |
| Fresh | 6% | 2% |
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Smoky olibanum, labdanum, ambergris and a deep oud-amber base land squarely in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The resinous density and warmth would feel oppressive in summer heat.
Occasions
An evening-coded oriental with a niche-luxury backbone reads best for date nights and formal dinners where presence is welcome. Office and casual wear are weaker fits because the smoke and oud are too assertive for daytime contexts; sport wear is a non-starter.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its heavy amber and oud profile, Oud Mirage is best suited for evening wear and special occasions where its warmth can truly shine. It's too intense for office settings, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Oud, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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