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Which Should You Buy?
A budget-friendly Perfume Parlour interpretation of Xerjoff's More Than Words (2012), Actions Count leans into the original's smoky resinous opening of olibanum and labdanum, a warm ambergris heart, and an oud-amber drydown for wearers who want the niche-luxury mood at a fraction of the price.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent spice, deep leather, and a divisive oud that some find heavenly and others, well, a bit like a chicken coop. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but incredible value if it clicks for you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 30% | 13% |
| Fruity | 30% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 40% | 22% |
| Warm | 95% | 29% |
| Woody | 85% | 28% |
| Earthy | 55% | 12% |
| Animalic | 55% | 22% |
| Fresh | 5% | 2% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Smoky olibanum, labdanum, ambergris and a deep oud-amber base land squarely in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The resinous density and warmth would feel oppressive in summer heat.
Occasions
An evening-coded oriental with a niche-luxury backbone reads best for date nights and formal dinners where presence is welcome. Office and casual wear are weaker fits because the smoke and oud are too assertive for daytime contexts; sport wear is a non-starter.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong projection and longevity make it unsuitable for office settings where it could be overwhelming. It truly shines for formal events and dates, offering a unique, confident aroma, but it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Oud, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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