More Than Words by Xerjoff
Brand: Xerjoff
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
More Than Words is an opulent, poetic composition built around the contrast between sweet fruitiness, plush rose, and smoky oud. Its warm amber and labdanum foundation creates a luxurious, dramatic trail that is best suited to cool evenings and formal moments.
Is More Than Words worth it?
How it smells: Opens with fruity notes, agarwood (oud) and rose at the heart, then dries down to amber and labdanum.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 85, reputation 51, versatility 73, layerability 52 and value 70, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2012 · Unisex
Key accords: Fruity notes, Agarwood (oud), Rose, Amber, Labdanum
Top Notes
- Fruity notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Amber
- Labdanum
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
More Than Words by Xerjoff belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A rich, resinous oud fragrance where dark fruits and velvety rose melt into glowing amber and balsamic labdanum. More Than Words opens with Fruity notes. The heart brings Agarwood (oud) and Rose. It dries down to Amber and Labdanum.
How to wear More Than Words
On skin, More Than Words by Xerjoff has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 9/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Rose 31 by Le Labo. Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays More Than Words : 2 sprays Rose 31 and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
More Than Words opens with Fruity notes.
The heart brings Agarwood (oud) and Rose.
It dries down to Amber and Labdanum.
What to layer with More Than Words
Rose 31 by Le Labo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share agarwood (oud), rose, and labdanum.
Order: Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays More Than Words : 2 sprays Rose 31
Alexandria II by Xerjoff
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share agarwood (oud), rose, and amber.
Order: Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Alexandria II on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays More Than Words : 2 sprays Alexandria II
Oud & Spice by Acqua di Parma
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and labdanum.
Order: Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud & Spice on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays More Than Words : 2 sprays Oud & Spice
Bloody Wood by Liquides Imaginaires
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share fruity notes and rose.
Order: Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bloody Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays More Than Words : 2 sprays Bloody Wood
En Prise by Mind Games
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and amber.
Order: Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer En Prise on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays More Than Words : 2 sprays En Prise
Pairings to approach with care
Privé Figuier Eden by Armani
Not Recommended · 30/99
More Than Words has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Privé Figuier Eden brings a green contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Privé Figuier Eden on top for green lift.
Ratio: 1 spray More Than Words : 2 sprays Privé Figuier Eden
Eau de Gingembre by Mizensir
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
More Than Words has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Eau de Gingembre brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Eau de Gingembre on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray More Than Words : 2 sprays Eau de Gingembre
Related fragrances and why
- Rose 31 by Le LaboBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include agarwood (oud), rose, and labdanum.
- Alexandria II by Xerjoff — Both include agarwood (oud), rose, and amber.
- Oud & Spice by Acqua di Parma — Both include rose and labdanum.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for More Than Words?
More Than Words opens with Fruity notes. The heart brings Agarwood (oud) and Rose. It dries down to Amber and Labdanum.
How long does More Than Words last, and how strong is it?
More Than Words by Xerjoff has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 9/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear More Than Words?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with More Than Words?
Rose 31 by Le Labo is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share agarwood (oud), rose, and labdanum. Apply More Than Words first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays More Than Words : 2 sprays Rose 31.
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