Overture Woman Eau de Parfum vs Slow Explosions Eau de Parfum

Overture Woman

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££

Slow Explosions

ScentArt

A

Overture Woman

B

Slow Explosions

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Overture Woman Eau de Parfum

This one's a wild ride. Amouage Overture Woman is a polarising masterpiece: a beast mode, boozy apple and leather concoction that you'll either adore for its bold, luxurious depth or completely recoil from. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Slow Explosions Eau de Parfum

Slow Explosions is truly a force of nature - a bold, divisive scent that you'll either adore or actively scrub off. Don't expect a crowd-pleaser; this is for those who dare to be different, embracing its unique, loud character. Not a safe blind-buy, but utterly irresistible if it clicks.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	2%
Floral	10%	16%
Fruity	10%	13%
Green	5%	6%
Sweet	21%	21%
Warm	30%	23%
Woody	8%	9%
Earthy	15%	12%
Animalic	17%	28%
Fresh	8%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Overture Woman EdP

Slow Explosions EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Brandy 31% Apple 29% Saffron 25% Bergamot 15%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Overture Woman Eau de Parfum

Brandy 31% Apple 29% Saffron 25% Bergamot 15%

Shared Notes

Benzoin 22% vs 12%

Rose 19% vs 16%

Only in Overture Woman Eau de Parfum

Myrrh 22% Cinnamon 21% Geranium 16%

Only in Slow Explosions Eau de Parfum

Leather 21% Saffron 21% Apple 18% Cashmeran 11%

Only in Overture Woman Eau de Parfum

Leather 43% Frankincense 29% Labdanum 28%

Accords

Overture Woman Eau de Parfum Slow Explosions Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

83%

72%

Leather

100%

93%

Amber

61%

48%

Rose

69%

57%

Fruity

62%

56%

Woody

46%

Animalic

55%

Metallic

54%

52%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Fresh

50%

47%

Cinnamon

Green

46%

Smoky

45%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

83%

Leather shared

72%

100%

Amber shared

93%

61%

Rose shared

48%

69%

Fruity shared

57%

62%

Woody

56%

Animalic shared

46%

55%

Metallic

54%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Fresh shared

47%

50%

Cinnamon

47%

Green

46%

Smoky

45%

Performance

Overture Woman Eau de Parfum Slow Explosions Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Overture Woman Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its nuclear projection and lasting power, combined with its strong, boozy, and leathery profile, make it unsuitable for office wear. However, these same qualities make it perfect for special occasions and date nights where making a bold, luxurious statement is desired.

Slow Explosions Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

This fragrance is strong and long-lasting with significant projection, making it too overwhelming for an office environment. Its unique, bold leather and warm spicy accords, coupled with its 'love-it-or-hate-it' nature, make it best suited for cooler weather date nights or specific, confident formal events where making a statement is desired.