More Than Words
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
The Shadow
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Chris Maurice's 2012 entry in Xerjoff's Join The Club line - a luxury oriental-woody built around a jammy rose-oud heart wrapped in heavy labdanum, frankincense and ambergris. Reads dense, dark, and unmistakably niche. Polarising but well-regarded among rose-oud collectors.
A potent, polarising love-it-or-hate-it Middle Eastern beast that's definitely not for the faint of heart. If you're after a loud, assertive oud without the hefty price tag, this is your scent. Expect compliments and strong opinions.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 1% |
| Floral | 65% | 20% |
| Fruity | 45% | 8% |
| Green | 10% | 3% |
| Sweet | 55% | 22% |
| Warm | 85% | 25% |
| Woody | 60% | 24% |
| Earthy | 30% | 17% |
| Animalic | 50% | 17% |
| Fresh | 10% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Heavy labdanum-ambergris-oud base with a jammy rose heart is firmly autumn-winter territory; the resinous depth reads heavy in warm weather. Spring at low dosage; summer is incompatible.
Occasions
Luxury rose-oud-amber with strong projection fits formal evening, dinner, and date wear naturally. Too distinctive and heavy for office or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This fragrance is an absolute powerhouse, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could overpower others. Its bold, luxurious profile and strong projection make it perfect for formal events or impressive date nights. It demands attention rather than blending in, so casual wear depends entirely on how much you want to stand out.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Oud accords and Rose, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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