Xerjoff More Than Words

for women and men

Xerjoff More Than Words is a unisex Oriental scent that brings rich oud, amber warmth, fruit, and rose into a bold, dressy signature.

Xerjoff More Than Words

Xerjoff More Than Words

3.4 oz EDP Spray
$274.00 USD
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Xerjoff More Than Words
$274.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Xerjoff More Than Words is a rich Oriental fragrance built around oud, amber, woods, fruit, and rose. It wears deep, warm, and expressive rather than light or casual, making it a strong pick for evenings, date nights, and dressed-up settings. The fruity touch keeps the darker woods from feeling too dry, while incense and resin add depth. If you want presence, longevity, and a more dramatic mood, this delivers.

Accords

Oud
Amber
Woody
Fruity
Rose
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A Scent For

This suits someone who enjoys fragrance with weight, warmth, and a clear sense of occasion. It fits confident wearers who like rose and oud done in a richer, sweeter, more resinous way rather than a clean or stripped-down style. Many wearers describe it as bold and memorable because it does not fade into the background. Not the right pick if you want something crisp, office-light, or easygoing for everyday errands.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Winter
Winter
Spring
Spring

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
4/4
Enormous

Longevity

Longevity
5/5
Eternal

When and Where

Night is where this fragrance makes the most sense, especially in Fall, Winter, and cooler Spring evenings. It feels at home on date nights, formal events, and dinner settings where a deeper, more luxurious scent can breathe a little. Because it has strong longevity and noticeable sillage, it can feel too heavy for hot weather, gym wear, or tight daytime spaces. This is better for slower, dressed-up moments than casual daytime routines.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Fruity Notes
Fruity Notes

Middle Notes

Ambergris
Ambergris
Floral Notes
Floral Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Oud
Oud

Base Notes

Incense
Incense
Rose
Rose
Woody Notes
Woody Notes

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Right away, More Than Words gives you a dense mix of dark fruit, rose, and oud with a warm amber glow underneath. It feels full-bodied, dressed up, and noticeably assertive, not airy or fresh. The fruit adds a jammy sweetness rather than a bright citrus lift, while the oud brings a dry, resinous wood tone that makes the scent feel serious and evening-ready. This is a statement from the start, not a quiet skin scent.

How it develops

As it settles, the fruity rose tone stays present but becomes smoother and less glossy, while amber and labdanum add a thicker, resin-like warmth. Labdanum gives a sticky, slightly leathery richness that makes the scent feel darker and more enveloping on skin. Incense in the base adds a smoky edge without turning harsh. It stays rich, woody, and substantial through the drydown, never really becoming casual or breezy.

History

Launched in 2012, More Than Words is part of Xerjoff’s Join the Club line. It sits in the brand’s more expressive, character-driven side, with a clear focus on mood and presence rather than minimalism. Within the market, it lands firmly in the richer Oriental style, built for shoppers who want depth, noticeable longevity, and a more dressed-up unisex profile.

Perfumier

Country of Origin

Italy

Year Created

2012

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a rich, long-lasting oud-amber rose with real presence for nights out and colder weather. Skip it if you prefer fresh, understated scents or need something quiet for daily daytime wear.

The Closest Scents to Xerjoff More Than Words

More Than Words is an opulent Oriental built on oud, amber, and incense with a fruity opening and a rose undertone. This edit gathers fragrances that share its warm, woody, and spicy foundation while diverging in accent—some lean sweeter, others more floral or leathery. Each pick offers a distinct take on the same luxurious, evening-ready character.

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Like More Than Words, this scent centers on oud and saffron with a warm spicy profile. It differs by stripping away floral and fruity notes entirely, focusing instead on a stark, musky patchouli base. The result is a darker, more linear woody experience that feels even more concentrated and nocturnal.

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This fragrance matches the amber and woody accord of More Than Words while introducing a balsamic sweetness from gurjan balsam and labdanum. It adds a white floral note from lily of the valley, creating a smoother, more resinous texture. The effect is less spicy and more balmy, ideal for cooler evenings.

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Amber
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Amber
Warm Spicy
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Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
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Fruity
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Sweet
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Musky
Leather
Powdery
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Evening Out
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Amber
Woody
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Powdery
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Evening Out
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Formal
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Party
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Amber
Sweet
Warm Spicy
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