Enclave Eau de Parfum vs Groove Xcape Parfum

Enclave

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££££

Groove Xcape

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Enclave Eau de Parfum

A contemporary Amouage masterpiece, Enclave envelops you in a cool herbal breeze before plunging into an opulent, spicy-ambery heart. Best for those seeking a distinctive, commanding presence with avant-garde freshness.

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Our Verdict - Groove Xcape Parfum

Groove Xcape is a divisive beast, a genuine love-it-or-hate-it scent from Xerjoff that bucks trends. It's a proper niche experience: unique, complex, and probably not for the faint-hearted or those seeking mass appeal. Forget the clubbing marketing; this is an olfactory art piece.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	4%
Floral	8%	9%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	7%	3%
Sweet	15%	15%
Warm	30%	36%
Woody	16%	19%
Earthy	20%	19%
Animalic	13%	4%
Fresh	14%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Enclave EdP

Groove Xcape Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 21% vs 22%

Only in Enclave Eau de Parfum

Mint 22% Cinnamon 21% Pink Pepper 20% Spearmint 16%

Only in Groove Xcape Parfum

Pepper 31% Elemi 26% Ginger 20%

Shared Notes

Rose 23% vs 16%

Only in Enclave Eau de Parfum

Frankincense 27% Patchouli 26% Vetiver 24%

Only in Groove Xcape Parfum

Incense 32% Myrrh 31% Mimosa 21%

Shared Notes

Labdanum 32% vs 25%

Only in Enclave Eau de Parfum

Amber Xtreme 36% Leather 32%

Only in Groove Xcape Parfum

Cedar 28% Benzoin 27% Patchouli 20%

Accords

Enclave Eau de Parfum Groove Xcape Parfum

95%

Amber

100%

90%

Aromatic

58%

85%

Warm Spicy

82%

80%

Green

75%

Woody

58%

45%

Balsamic

66%

60%

Fresh Spicy

63%

Smoky

48%

40%

Leather

Amber shared

95%

100%

Aromatic shared

90%

58%

Warm Spicy shared

85%

82%

Green

80%

Woody shared

75%

58%

Balsamic shared

45%

66%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

63%

Smoky

48%

Leather

40%

Performance

Enclave Eau de Parfum Groove Xcape Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Enclave Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The cooling mint and aromatic herbs shine in spring and early fall, while the rich amber, resins, and leather give it the depth and warmth ideal for colder fall and winter days. Excessive heat may overwhelm the dense base.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

With its bold projection and opulent character, Enclave lends itself best to formal settings and sophisticated evenings. Its complexity may be too commanding for sport or shared office spaces but works for confident dates and upscale casual.

Groove Xcape Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Groove Xcape is a bit much for the office. It excels in cooler weather for dates or formal events where its unique character can shine, and its intense, resinous nature suits a more considered setting than everyday casual wear or sport.