# Ex Nihilo Citizen X Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ex-nihilo-citizen-x

## Coded dupes

- [Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Citizen X for Unisex](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/generic-perfumes-inspired-ex-nihilo-citizen-x-for-unisex) — Stated by the maker; Source: [genericperfumes.com](https://www.genericperfumes.com/ex-nihilo-citizen-x-for-unisex) (2026-11-03)
- [Palermo Perfumes Inspired By Citizen X - Ex Nihilo](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/palermo-perfumes-inspired-by-citizen-x-ex-nihilo) — Stated by the maker; Source: [palermoperfumes.com.au](https://palermoperfumes.com.au/products/citizen-x-ex-nihilo-m-514) (2026-11-03)
- [Parfüm Evi Ex Nihilo - Citizen X](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/parfum-evi-ex-nihilo-citizen-x) — Stated by the maker; Source: [parfumevi.com.tr](https://www.parfumevi.com.tr/ex-nihilo-citizen-x) (2026-11-03)
- [Şelale Kimya EX NIHILO CITIZEN X](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/selale-kimya-ex-nihilo-citizen-x) — Stated by the maker; Source: [esans.com.tr](https://www.esans.com.tr/fragrance-s04445) (2026-11-03)
- [CA Perfume Resident X — Citizen X](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/ca-perfume-resident-x-citizen-x) — Several independent sources; Source: [caperfume.com](https://caperfume.com/products/resident-x-fragrance) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [L'Orchestre Parfum Encens Asakusa](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/l-orchestre-parfum-encens-asakusa) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense
- [Serge Lutens L'orpheline](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/serge-lutens-l-orpheline) — 79% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
- [Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/une-nuit-nomade-bohemian-soul) — 79% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
- [Escentric Molecules Escentric 01](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/escentric-molecules-escentric-01) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Mastic, Frankincense
- [Room 1015 Purple Mantra](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/room-1015-purple-mantra) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
- [Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Uncut Gem](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/editions-de-parfums-frederic-malle-uncut-gem) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
- [The Nose Behind Hakama](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/the-nose-behind-hakama) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk
- [Diptyque Lunamaris](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/diptyque-lunamaris) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense
- [Pierre Guillaume 20 L'Eau Guerrière](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/pierre-guillaume-20-l-eau-guerriere) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense
- [Dior Homme (2020) (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dior-dior-homme-2020-eau-de-toilette) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Musk
- [Room 1015 Electric Wood (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/room-1015-electric-wood-eau-de-parfum) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Musk
- [Brooklyn Soap Company The Woods (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/brooklyn-soap-company-the-woods-eau-de-parfum) — 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).