ExpLOud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ex Voto
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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.
This is a masterpiece of restraint; a beautiful, modern incense that's sadly hampered by its fleeting nature. A love-it-or-hate-it scent for the price, the opening is heavenly, but many find the dry-down disappears too quickly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 2% |
| Floral | 17% | 11% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 4% | 12% |
| Sweet | 10% | 14% |
| Warm | 28% | 26% |
| Woody | 25% | 19% |
| Earthy | 17% | 11% |
| Animalic | 11% | 6% |
| Fresh | 13% | 11% |
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 moderate sillage and somewhat ephemeral nature make it suitable for office wear and casual settings, as it won't overpower. The unique herbal-incense blend might be too niche for formal events, and it's definitely not one for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Amber, Floral accords and Sandalwood, Nutmeg notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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