More Than Words
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Apricot Nectar
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.
A divisive blend that promises a bold fruit-and-oud journey, but often delivers an experience that's a bit too much for some and just right for others. It’s got character, just be sure it’s *your* character.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 5% |
| Floral | 65% | 22% |
| Fruity | 45% | 10% |
| Green | 10% | 2% |
| Sweet | 55% | 16% |
| Warm | 85% | 20% |
| Woody | 60% | 23% |
| Earthy | 30% | 17% |
| Animalic | 50% | 13% |
| Fresh | 10% | 8% |
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Heart Notes
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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
Occasions
Its potent oud and amber accords, combined with significant sillage and longevity, make it too commanding for an office environment. However, this same intensity makes it perfect for a confident date night or a formal evening where you want to make a memorable, sophisticated statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Amber, Fresh Spicy accords and Rose, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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