# Ex Nihilo Idle Hour Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ex-nihilo-idle-hour

## Coded dupes

- [Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Idle Hour for Unisex A+](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/generic-perfumes-inspired-ex-nihilo-idle-hour-for-unisex-a) — Stated by the maker; Source: [genericperfumes.com](https://www.genericperfumes.com/ex-nihilo-idle-hour-for-unisex-a) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

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

- [Otto Kern Signature Man (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/otto-kern-signature-man-eau-de-toilette) — 73% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Tonka bean
- [Laura Biagiotti Romamor Uomo](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/laura-biagiotti-romamor-uomo) — 72% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Cedarwood, Musk, Tonka bean
- [Bruno Banani Dangerous Man (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/bruno-banani-dangerous-man-eau-de-toilette) — 72% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Tonka bean
- [Borntostandout DGAF](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/borntostandout-dgaf) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Musk, Tonka bean
- [Dior Sauvage Parfum](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dior-sauvage-parfum) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Tonka bean
- [Bentley Momentum Intense](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/bentley-momentum-intense) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Tonka bean
- [Burberry Touch for Men (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/burberry-touch-for-men-eau-de-toilette) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Tonka bean
- [Diesel Bad](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/diesel-bad) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Tonka bean
- [Miro Cabal pour Homme](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/miro-cabal-pour-homme) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk, Tonka bean
- [Comme des Garçons Blackpepper](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/comme-des-garcons-blackpepper) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Cedarwood, Akigalawood®, Musk, Tonka bean
- [Milton-Lloyd Bondage Hommes (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/milton-lloyd-bondage-hommes-eau-de-toilette) — 69% overlap; Shared notes: Musk, Tonka bean
- [Dunhill Icon Racing](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dunhill-icon-racing) — 69% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Musk

## 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).