Accra Eau de Parfum vs ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Accra

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2021
£	Price Tier	££

ExpLOud

ScentArt

A

Accra

B

ExpLOud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Accra Eau de Parfum

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Dior Ambre Nuit (2009) - grapefruit, rose and guaiac wood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

Our Verdict - ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

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.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	30%	2%
Floral	40%	17%
Fruity	15%	1%
Green	10%	4%
Sweet	40%	10%
Warm	85%	28%
Woody	70%	25%
Earthy	40%	17%
Animalic	20%	11%
Fresh	30%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Accra EdP

ExpLOud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 48% vs 23%

Only in Accra Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 52%

Only in ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Pepper 26% Frankincense 18% Nutmeg 18% Coriander 14%

Only in Accra Eau de Parfum

Rose 61% Ambergris 39%

Only in ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 25% Rainwater 21% Magnolia 21% Lily Of The Valley 17% Gardenia 16%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 33% vs 14%

Oud 27% vs 23%

Only in Accra Eau de Parfum

Guaiac Wood 39%

Only in ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Ambergris 18% Ambroxan 18% Vetiver 14% Sandalwood 13%

Accords

Accra Eau de Parfum ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

50%

Oud

100%

70%

Woody

95%

Fresh Spicy

93%

90%

Amber

90%

75%

Warm Spicy

58%

Earthy

60%

Fresh

56%

55%

Rose

Soft Spicy

52%

45%

Aromatic

52%

Floral

50%

Oud shared

50%

100%

Woody shared

70%

95%

Fresh Spicy

93%

Amber shared

90%

Warm Spicy shared

75%

58%

Earthy

60%

Fresh

56%

Rose

55%

Soft Spicy

52%

Aromatic shared

45%

52%

Floral

50%

Performance

Accra Eau de Parfum ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Accra Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Amber-rose-woody wears warmest autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Date, evening, formal.

ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

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.