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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 budget-friendly attar is a bit of a chameleon: some find it a gorgeous, complex amber-oud triumph, while others are put off by a synthetic, soapy opening. It's a truly divisive scent, but a must-try for oriental fragrance lovers given its incredible performance and price point.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 23% | 30% |
| Warm | 22% | 27% |
| Woody | 20% | 10% |
| Earthy | 17% | 12% |
| Animalic | 31% | 47% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
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 monstrous sillage and longevity mean a single drop can fill a room, making it less suitable for office wear. However, its sophisticated and sensuous character, along with its strong projection, make it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Oud accords and Oud, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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