Venenum Kiss Eau de Parfum bottle Venenum Kiss
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Explicite Eau de Parfum bottle Explicite

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Venenum Kiss
Venenum Kiss is a divisive one, blending syrupy rose and saffron with a unique dirty, spicy undertone. Some find it opulent and luxurious, while others dismiss it as a 'mainstream grandma smell.' Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Explicite
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 0%
Floral 18% 21%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 7% 2%
Sweet 31% 35%
Warm 32% 33%
Woody 14% 14%
Earthy 10% 6%
Animalic 8% 2%
Fresh 6% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Venenum Kiss EdP
Explicite EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 36% vs 53%
Only in Venenum Kiss
Saffron 42% Neroli 22%
Only in Explicite
Pink Pepper 47%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 29%
Sandalwood 33% vs 38%
Only in Venenum Kiss
Styrax 30%
Only in Explicite
Amber 31%

Accords

Venenum Kiss Explicite
100%
Amber
67%
57%
Floral
100%
Sweet
94%
83%
Fresh Spicy
74%
82%
Rose
65%
Fresh
79%
72%
Woody
73%
69%
Powdery
70%
69%
Vanilla
61%
54%
Metallic
52%
Herbal
Amber shared
100%
67%
Floral shared
57%
100%
94%
Fresh Spicy shared
83%
74%
Rose shared
82%
65%
79%
Woody shared
72%
73%
Powdery shared
69%
70%
Vanilla shared
69%
61%
54%
52%

Performance

Venenum Kiss Explicite
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Venenum Kiss

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and rich, warm profile make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events. Some reviewers consider it too loud for casual settings, while its opulent nature lends itself well to formal occasions.

Explicite

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Rose accords and Sandalwood, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Venenum Kiss
Explicite
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