Stated by the brand
Resident X — Citizen X
Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Ex Nihilo Citizen X.
“Resident X — Citizen X”
Source: caperfume.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Ex Nihilo Citizen X dupes: 4 brands, 3 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Ex Nihilo Citizen X: Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Citizen X for Unisex, Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Citizen X - Ex Nihilo, Parfüm Evi Ex Nihilo - Citizen X, Şelale Kimya EX NIHILO CITIZEN X, CA Perfume Resident X — Citizen X. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: L'Orchestre Parfum Encens Asakusa (80% note/accord overlap), Serge Lutens L'orpheline (79%), Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul (79%).
Coded dupes
- Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Ex Nihilo Citizen X.
“Inspired Ex Nihilo - Citizen X for Unisex”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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- Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Ex Nihilo Citizen X.
“Inspired By Citizen X - Ex Nihilo”
Source: palermoperfumes.com.au
Last seen November 2, 2026
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- Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Ex Nihilo Citizen X.
“Ex Nihilo - Citizen X muadili”
Source: parfumevi.com.tr
Last seen November 2, 2026
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This scent as an essence
- Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Ex Nihilo Citizen X.
“EX NIHILO CITIZEN X muadili”
Source: esans.com.tr
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
80% matchL'Orchestre Parfum Encens Asakusa
7.5
L'Orchestre Parfum · 2017
80% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense
79% matchUne Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul
7.5
Une Nuit Nomade · 2018
79% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
78% matchEscentric Molecules Escentric 01
7.5
Escentric Molecules · 2006
78% overlap
Shared notes: Mastic, Frankincense
77% matchEditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Uncut Gem
6.5
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2022
77% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
76% matchPierre Guillaume 20 L'Eau Guerrière
8.0
Pierre Guillaume · 2009
76% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense
74% matchBrooklyn Soap Company The Woods (Eau de Parfum)
7.5
Brooklyn Soap Company · 2015
74% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Nihilo Citizen X | Original | No data | No data | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| L'Orchestre Parfum Encens Asakusa | Similar original | 80% | Frankincense | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Serge Lutens L'orpheline | Similar original | 79% | Frankincense, Musk | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul | Similar original | 79% | Frankincense, Musk | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Ex Nihilo Citizen X?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Ex Nihilo Citizen X: Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Citizen X for Unisex: stated by the maker; Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Citizen X - Ex Nihilo: stated by the maker; Parfüm Evi Ex Nihilo - Citizen X: stated by the maker; Şelale Kimya EX NIHILO CITIZEN X: stated by the maker; CA Perfume Resident X — Citizen X: several independent sources.
Which perfume smells closest to Ex Nihilo Citizen X?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is L'Orchestre Parfum Encens Asakusa (80%). Shared notes: Frankincense. Other close alternatives: Serge Lutens L'orpheline (79%), Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul (79%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.