ExpLOud
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Oud Luban
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
If you're after an Oriental attar that's bold, evocative, and takes you on a journey, Oud Luban is your ticket. It's a gorgeous, potent beast of an oud that will turn heads.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 17% | 19% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 6% |
| Sweet | 10% | 7% |
| Warm | 28% | 33% |
| Woody | 25% | 29% |
| Earthy | 17% | 19% |
| Animalic | 11% | 3% |
| Fresh | 13% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
This fragrance isn't for the faint of heart or the close-quarters office, given its potent oud and strong sillage. It's best reserved for dates or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated, transporting you to exotic locales without being out of place.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Pepper, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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