ExpLOud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Island Lush
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 and aptly named, yet not for the reasons you'd expect. Forget tropical cocktails; this is a dense, spicy, leathery beast some call a masterpiece, others burnt toast. Try before you buy, it's certainly a conversation starter.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 8% |
| Floral | 17% | 12% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 10% | 11% |
| Warm | 28% | 25% |
| Woody | 25% | 31% |
| Earthy | 17% | 17% |
| Animalic | 11% | 8% |
| Fresh | 13% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong woody, spicy, and leathery accords, and mentions of impressive longevity and projection, this scent is better suited to date nights or formal events. It may be too bold for an office setting and definitely not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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