ExpLOud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Volcano
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
ExpLOud is a polarising beast. Some rave about its sophisticated, ever-evolving oud journey, others find it overwhelmingly spicy or just a bit... bland. If you can handle a proper oud, this might be your jam - but sample first.
Divisive, powerful, and undeniably bold. Some find it a sophisticated, fiery rose-oud, others a synthetic, dated mess. If you're after a warm, alluring statement, this could be your molten hot ticket, but certainly try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 6% |
| Floral | 17% | 19% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 1% |
| Sweet | 10% | 14% |
| Warm | 28% | 29% |
| Woody | 25% | 22% |
| Earthy | 17% | 27% |
| Animalic | 11% | 1% |
| Fresh | 13% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong longevity and potent sillage-one reviewer calls it an "oud bomb" and "crazy strong"-ExpLOud is best reserved for formal occasions and dates. It's too commanding for office wear and completely inappropriate for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and dark amber-rose accords make it too commanding for everyday office wear, but perfect for making an impression on a date or at an evening event. The intensity means it's not suited for casual daytime activities or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Patchouli, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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