Laboratorio Olfattivo 2021 EDP

U ££ Acquired

ExpLOud

by Pierre-Constantin Guéros

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Laboratorio Olfattivo ExpLOud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros. ExpLOud opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Magnolia, Lily of the Valley, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oud, and Patchouli. Laboratorio Olfattivo's ExpLOud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Woody
  • Confident
  • Warm
ExpLOud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Exploud explodes with a fiery mix of black and pink pepper, nutmeg, and coriander, alongside a smoky frankincense. It transitions into a surprisingly fresh and watery heart of lily of the valley and gardenia, balanced by the earthy depth of cypriol. The dry down is an "oud bomb", a rich tapestry of woody oud grounded by vetiver, patchouli, ambergris, and ambroxan, creating a resinous, creamy, and sometimes animalic finish.

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Complement

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