Fragrances inspired by More Than Words Eau de Parfum
The original
More Than Words
Xerjoff
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Labdanum, Frankincense, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Adds ambergris and ambroxan, drops amber and herbal
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Oud, Rose, Labdanum
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and benzoin, drops blackcurrant and fig
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Fruity Notes, Oud, Labdanum
The main difference
Adds amber and floral notes, drops ambergris and ambroxan
Our verdict
Actions Count (Perfume Parlour) is a budget-friendly take on Xerjoff's More Than Words, capturing the essence of the original at a fraction of the cost.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Labdanum, Benzoin, Frankincense
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and fruity notes, drops amber and sandalwood
Choose Actions Count when
You are on a budget but still want a sophisticated scent.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Oud, Rose, Labdanum
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops ambroxan and benzoin
Our verdict
Maahir by Lattafa and More Than Words by Xerjoff both explore the rose-oud theme, but they diverge significantly in their execution and target audience.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds ambergris and ambroxan, drops bergamot and jasmine
Choose Maahir when
You prefer a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Oud, Rose, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amberwood and birch, drops ambergris and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Oud, Rose, Saffron
The main difference
Adds fig, drops ambroxan and frankincense
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Xerjoff. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.