Above and Beyond
A13Eau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Above and Beyond vs. Slow Explosions
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Above and Beyond | Slow Explosions | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Flavius Călaj | Josh Meyer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Above and Beyond
Leather
Warm Spicy
Woody
Animalic
Metallic
Lavender
Oud
Soft Spicy
Slow Explosions
Leather
Warm Spicy
Rose
Fruity
Amber
Animalic
Fresh
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronFrankincensePink Pepper
Apple
Heart
LeatherCedarLavenderIris
RoseSaffron
Base
OudPatchouliSandalwood
LeatherBenzoinCashmeran
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Above and Beyond | Slow Explosions | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This one earns attention the hard way. The saffron opening is confrontational, not subtle, not safe, built for someone who doesn't need permission to arrive.Above and Beyond
Starts sweet, ends with conviction. The apple-rose opening is an invitation; the leather-saffron drydown is the conversation that follows. Eight to ten hours of warmth that builds rather than fades.Slow Explosions