86%
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Groove Xcape Parfum bottle Groove Xcape
Parfum Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
Volcano Eau de Parfum bottle Volcano

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Volcano Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 6%
Floral 9% 19%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 1%
Sweet 15% 14%
Warm 36% 29%
Woody 19% 22%
Earthy 19% 27%
Animalic 4% 1%
Fresh 9% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Groove Xcape Parfum
Volcano EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 19% vs 28%
Only in Groove Xcape Parfum
Pepper 31% Elemi 26% Cardamom 23%
Only in Volcano Eau de Parfum
Rose 45% Nutmeg 27%

Accords

Groove Xcape Parfum Volcano Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
82%
Warm Spicy
64%
63%
Fresh Spicy
78%
58%
Woody
76%
Rose
72%
66%
Balsamic
51%
Oud
62%
58%
Aromatic
Earthy
57%
Patchouli
57%
48%
Smoky
Floral
46%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
82%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
78%
Woody shared
58%
76%
72%
Balsamic shared
66%
51%
Oud
62%
58%
57%
57%
48%
46%

Performance

Groove Xcape Parfum Volcano Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Volcano Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Groove Xcape Parfum
Volcano Eau de Parfum
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