Slow Explosions
Imaginary AuthorsEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Slow Explosions vs. Sugarwood
Slow Explosions wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Slow Explosions | Sugarwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Josh Meyer | Crystal Shelton |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Slow Explosions
Leather
Warm Spicy
Rose
Fruity
Amber
Animalic
Fresh
Metallic
Sugarwood
Floral
Powdery
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Woody
Cacao
Vanilla
Almond
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Apple
Cherry BlossomOrangeHeliotrope
Heart
RoseSaffron
—Base
LeatherBenzoinCashmeran
Hawaiian SandalwoodCocoa Shell
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Slow Explosions | Sugarwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
The sandalwood doesn't wait for permission. Cherry blossom opens the conversation, but the base notes are doing the real talking. That's the draw: assertive warmth for someone who isn't here to.Sugarwood