Explicite
Perfumer: Jordi Fernández
Votes lean feminine
112 ratings
From your scent profile
Ex Nihilo Explicite is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a spicy, woody warmth, and it leans towards fall and winter.
Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.
How does it perform?
From 94 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
CreamyWhat does Explicite smell like?
It opens with nutmeg and pink pepper for a spicy start. At the heart, praliné, peony and lily of the valley bring a floral, creamy sweetness; in the base, vanilla, sandalwood and amber tie that sweetness to a woody, oriental warmth.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is picked for leisure, night out and evening wear. Although unisex, most votes read it as feminine. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir and Angel Schlesser Absolute Oriental have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Nutmeg
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Praliné
- Peony
- Lily of the valley
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 27%Winter
- 24%Spring
- 14%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual24%
- Nighttime22%
- Evening21%
- Daytime19%
- Office14%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026