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A bold and luxurious fragrance that masterfully blends rich woody and resinous notes with a touch of fruity sweetness, offering exceptional longevity and projection.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 5% |
| Floral | 16% | 30% |
| Fruity | 9% | 30% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 21% | 40% |
| Warm | 28% | 95% |
| Woody | 25% | 85% |
| Earthy | 17% | 55% |
| Animalic | 14% | 55% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich, warm, and woody profile of Card Wander makes it particularly suitable for cooler seasons like fall and winter, where its depth can be fully appreciated. Its boldness may be overwhelming in the heat of summer.
Occasions
Card Wander's bold and rich character makes it ideal for formal events and romantic evenings, where its depth can leave a lasting impression. It may be too intense for casual or office settings.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Oud, Resinous accords and Benzoin, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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