Berlin Eau de Parfum vs ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Berlin

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2021
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Berlin Eau de Parfum

Berlin is a pepper-laced iris surrounded by powdery warmth and subtle woods, striking a balance between modern minimalism and classic luxury. It is refined, quietly bold, and best suited to those who appreciate understated complexity.

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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	6%	2%
Floral	14%	17%
Fruity	3%	1%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	6%	10%
Warm	34%	28%
Woody	23%	25%
Earthy	14%	17%
Animalic	7%	11%
Fresh	13%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Berlin EdP

ExpLOud EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Rosewood 80% Cardamom 70% Pepper 36% Sichuan Pepper 28% Pepper 20% Bergamot 16%

Top Notes

Pepper 26% Pink Pepper 23% Frankincense 18% Nutmeg 18% Coriander 14%

Heart Notes

Sandalwood 80% Vetiver 65% Orris 44% Pepper 25% Lily 19% Apricot 12%

Shared Notes

Pepper 36% vs 26%

Pepper 20% vs 26%

Only in Berlin Eau de Parfum

Rosewood 80% Cardamom 70% Sichuan Pepper 28% Bergamot 16%

Only in ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Pink Pepper 23% Frankincense 18% Nutmeg 18% Coriander 14%

Only in Berlin Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 80% Vetiver 65% Orris 44% Pepper 25% Lily 19% Apricot 12%

Only in ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Berlin Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 70% Amber 65% Ambramone™ 33% Cedar 28% Birch 22% Resin 17%

Only in ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Oud 23% Ambergris 18% Ambroxan 18% Vetiver 14% Patchouli 14% Sandalwood 13%

Accords

Berlin Eau de Parfum ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

100%

Spicy

Oud

100%

70%

Woody

95%

Fresh Spicy

93%

55%

Amber

90%

70%

Floral

50%

60%

Warm Spicy

58%

Earthy

60%

Fresh

56%

Soft Spicy

52%

Aromatic

52%

50%

Vanilla

50%

Powdery

40%

Resinous

Spicy

100%

Oud

100%

Woody shared

70%

95%

Fresh Spicy

93%

Amber shared

55%

90%

Floral shared

70%

50%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

58%

Earthy

60%

Fresh

56%

Soft Spicy

52%

Aromatic

52%

Vanilla

50%

Powdery

50%

Resinous

40%

Performance

Berlin Eau de Parfum ExpLOud Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Berlin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Berlin's spicy-peppery opening and warm powdery iris heart suit the cool vibrance of spring and the mellow air of fall best, while its moderate richness and woody base maintain presence in winter without feeling heavy. It can work in summer, but the spice is more prominent than the freshness.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

The refined spiced floral-woody blend is sophisticated for formal occasions and creative for dates, while its boldness and character make it less ideal for sport or very casual, close-quarters settings. The moderate projection and powdery softness allow occasional office wear, but may feel too assertive for sensitive environments.

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.