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Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions vs Amouage Overture Woman
Overture Woman for the community favourite, Slow Explosions for the value.
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Notes
———Accords
Leather
100%
Warm spicy
82%
Rose
68%
Fruity
62%
Amber
61%
Animalic
55%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Slow Explosions by Imaginary Authors is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Slow Explosions was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Josh Meyer. The fragrance features Leather, Saffron, Apple, Rose, Benzoin and Cashmeran. Slow Explosions by Imaginary Authors is an Oriental fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Slow Explosions was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Josh Meyer. The fragrance features saffron, rose, leather, apple, benzoin and cashmeran.
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Notes
Top
BrandyAppleSaffronBergamot
Heart
BenzoinMyrhhCinnamonMay RoseGeranium
Base
LeatherOlibanumLabdanum
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Amber
92%
Leather
72%
Fruity
56%
Woody
55%
Fresh spicy
52%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Overture Woman by Amouage is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Overture Woman was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Annick Menardo. Top notes are Brandy, Apple, Saffron and Bergamot; middle notes are Benzoin, Myrhh, Cinnamon, May Rose and Geranium; base notes are Leather, Olibanum and Labdanum. Overture Women is exclusively presented in Harrods store."A captivating creation from one of the world’s finest fragrance houses, Amouage has announced the release of Overture Womanexclusively at Harrods in London. An homage to the modern woman– bold, cultured, and full of mystique, Overture Woman tells the story of that once in a lifetimemoment when nothing else matters. Created by master perfumer Annick Menardo, the headyfragrance is a symphony of some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after ingredients, e vokingthe intense emotion of a captivating opera performance. To be in the presence ofOverture Womanis to bear witness to the extraordinary."As the new phase for Amouage continues to unfold, we are delighted to be pushing theboundaries of fragrance creation, while maintaining the brand’s precedence for exceptional qualityand craftmanship," said Renaud Salmon, Amouage’s Chief Experience Officer. "Standing on stageacross from Overture Man, Overture Woman is a timeless performance of elegance and grandeur immortalised in scent. At its heart is a sophisticated, confident and well-travelled discerning woman who seeks something compellingly precious, and personal." Completing the Overture narrative, Overture Woman tells the story of a confident young operaunderstudy who is given an opportunity of a lifetime, jumping in on a few hours' notice for an ailing principal. Standing in wait for the orchestra to finish playing the overture, setting the mood for her debut, she checks her gown. Wearing hundreds of layers of silk organza, with a structuredpearls and beads-embellished harness, she has chosen to match it with long, dramatic, greigeleather gloves, completing her dreamy ensemble. She takes a breath; she won’t shy away from theweight of the very high-profile role she's inherited. Overture Woman opens to vibrant Calvados, Bergamot and Saffron notes which are contrasted by the softne ss of Rose Centifolia, Geranium and Myrrh at its heart. As the fragrance matures,Frankincense, together with Labdanum and leather at its base, bring a timeless sophistication to Overture Woman. Menardo explained, "When creating a perfume, I believe the inspiration behind it is every bit as important as the ingredients. A fragrance is good when the accord surprises me. The pillars arethere, they answer one another, I see the pattern, I feel the melody. And it’s this melody, this ideaof an operatic infusion, that inspired Overture Woman. The saffron brings warmth and lift to a composition, while bergamot has a refreshing and sparkling effect. Apple adds volume, while rosecentifolia brings the characteristic rosy facet. Like instruments, the individual notes are dissonant,but when they are composed, they offer a lyrical harmony." - a note from the brand.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Slow Explosions
Only in Overture Woman
BrandyAppleSaffronBergamotBenzoinMyrhhCinnamonMay RoseGeraniumLeatherOlibanumLabdanum
Rating
3.66vs3.83
Ratings
1,434vs1,377
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2016vs2020
Which should I buy?
Overture Woman for the community favourite, Slow Explosions for the value.
- Overture Woman is rated higher by the community: 3.83 from 1,377 ratings, against 3.66 from 1,434.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Slow Explosions and "long lasting" for Overture Woman.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Slow Explosions versus "strong" for Overture Woman.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Imaginary Authors is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Overture Woman if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Slow Explosions if value for money matters most.