Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Ex Nihilo Idle Hour.
“Inspired Ex Nihilo - Idle Hour for Unisex A+”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Ex Nihilo Idle Hour dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Ex Nihilo Idle Hour: Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Idle Hour for Unisex A+. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Otto Kern Signature Man (Eau de Toilette) (73% note/accord overlap), Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo (72%), Bruno Banani Dangerous Man (Eau de Toilette) (72%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
73% matchOtto Kern Signature Man (Eau de Toilette)
6.5
Otto Kern · 2008
73% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Tonka bean
72% matchLaura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo
7.5
Laura Biagiotti · 2018
72% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense, Cedarwood, Musk, Tonka bean
72% matchBruno Banani Dangerous Man (Eau de Toilette)
5.0
Bruno Banani · 2012
72% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tonka bean
71% matchBorntostandout DGAF
7.5
Borntostandout · 2023
71% overlap
Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk, Tonka bean
70% matchBentley Momentum Intense
7.5
Bentley · 2017
70% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Tonka bean
70% matchBurberry Touch for Men (Eau de Toilette)
7.5
Burberry · 2000
70% overlap
Shared notes: Tonka bean
70% matchComme des Garçons Blackpepper
7.5
Comme des Garçons · 2016
70% overlap
Shared notes: Cedarwood, Akigalawood®, Musk, Tonka bean
69% matchMilton-Lloyd Bondage Hommes (Eau de Toilette)
8.0
Milton-Lloyd
69% overlap
Shared notes: Musk, Tonka bean
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Nihilo Idle Hour | Original | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Otto Kern Signature Man (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 73% | Bergamot, Musk, Tonka bean | 5.5/10 (100+ votes) | 5.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo | Similar original | 72% | Frankincense, Cedarwood, Musk, Tonka bean | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) |
| Bruno Banani Dangerous Man (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 72% | Bergamot, Tonka bean | 4.5/10 (50+ votes) | 4.5/10 (50+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Ex Nihilo Idle Hour?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Ex Nihilo Idle Hour: Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Idle Hour for Unisex A+: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Ex Nihilo Idle Hour?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Otto Kern Signature Man (Eau de Toilette) (73%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Tonka bean. Other close alternatives: Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo (72%), Bruno Banani Dangerous Man (Eau de Toilette) (72%).
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.