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Ex Nihilo

The Hedonist (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10
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Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the fresh, spicy opening of ginger and bergamot on a woody base of cedarwood and Haitian vetiver.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 376 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody

What does The Hedonist (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

In the top, ginger and bergamot give a citrusy, lightly spicy freshness. In the heart, cedarwood and Akigalawood® pull it towards woody and green. At the base, Haitian vetiver, tonka bean and musk soften it, while fruity and synthetic touches run through the clean profile.

Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter gets only a small share. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. It mostly reads as masculine, though many also call it modern. Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Signature Musc and Comme des Garçons Zero have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Ginger
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Cedarwood
    • Akigalawood®
  3. Towards evening

    • Haitian vetiver
    • Tonka bean
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Spring
  • 34%
    Summer
  • 20%
    Autumn
  • 8%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Casual
    23%
  • Office
    20%
  • Nighttime
    14%
  • Evening
    11%
  • Sport
    9%

Least picked for evenings.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026