Explicite
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2019 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Avant l’Orage
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This is a milky, creamy vanilla and sandalwood scent. Often compared to Zadig & Voltaire's This Is Her, but with softer projection and shorter longevity. It's an easy-wearing, cozy skin scent for those who prefer their fragrances subtle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 21% | 21% |
| Fruity | 2% | 5% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 35% | 35% |
| Warm | 33% | 32% |
| Woody | 14% | 9% |
| Earthy | 6% | 4% |
| Animalic | 2% | 8% |
| Fresh | 8% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and clean, cozy profile make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, casual wear, and dates. The low sillage and lack of strong formal elements reduce its appropriateness for formal events or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Woody, Soft Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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