More Than Words
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2020 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ombre de Louis
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.
This oud-rose-saffron blend is a real shape-shifter; some find it a beast, others a whisper. It's a classic recipe - some might say a bit too familiar - but it delivers an agreeable take on a well-loved DNA.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 1% |
| Floral | 65% | 20% |
| Fruity | 45% | 10% |
| Green | 10% | 2% |
| Sweet | 55% | 21% |
| Warm | 85% | 27% |
| Woody | 60% | 22% |
| Earthy | 30% | 16% |
| Animalic | 50% | 14% |
| Fresh | 10% | 3% |
Mood
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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
With its strong oud, amber, and warm spicy accords, this scent commands attention, making it less suitable for a quiet office but perfect for dates and formal events. While some find its performance strong, others report it's quite linear and lacking intensity, so casual wear depends on your individual experience.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Oud accords and Oud, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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