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    Slow Explosions vs. Narcis Nocturne

    Moderately similar
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    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

    Key facts: Slow Explosions vs. Narcis Nocturne
    Slow ExplosionsNarcis Nocturne
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJosh MeyerMarkéta Maf
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Slow Explosions

    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Fruity
    Amber
    Animalic
    Fresh
    Metallic

    Narcis Nocturne

    Woody
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Apple
    RaspberryRhubarbElderflower
    Heart
    RoseSaffron
    —
    Base
    LeatherBenzoinCashmeran
    CedarSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxVanillaMoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Slow Explosions vs. Narcis Nocturne
    Slow ExplosionsNarcis Nocturne
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    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
    Sweet enough to seduce, dry enough to mean it. The fruity-floral opening pulls you in; the woody-resinous drydown decides whether you stay. This isn't a safe bet.Narcis Nocturne