Explicite EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2013 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Bayswater EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper divisive scent. Sweet, spicy, and floral with a creamy praline heart, it's either a sophisticated, luxurious powerhouse or an overpowering, headache-inducing disaster that dries down to an off-putting woodiness. Not one for a blind buy.
This one is a divisive but ultimately beloved fragrance, with a beautiful spicy, rose, and woodsy profile that captivates many. Ignore the whingers claiming poor performance, it's a majestic juice that delivers.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With strong projection and long-lasting performance, Explicite is better suited for occasions where it can make a statement. Its sweet, dense floral-gourmand profile makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events, while its intensity means it could be too much for office or sport wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong warmth and woody-amber character, this isn't a fresh-out-of-the-shower scent. It shines best in more intimate or dressed-up settings, though its creamy aspect allows for some casual evening wear. Projection is reasonable, improving its versatility across occasions where a noticeable scent is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean floral, fresh spicy, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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