97 community ratings

Venenum Kiss

Name: Venenum Kiss
Brand: Ex Nihilo

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2014WomenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
97 ratings

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Ex Nihilo Venenum Kiss is a sweet, spicy and powdery feminine scent led by amber, sandalwood, saffron and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 88 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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

Amber Sandalwood Saffron Neroli Suede Davana Styrax Vanilla Nutmeg Rose absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Venenum Kiss smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, and also works at the office. Most voters find it feminine, though a fair share call it masculine.

Neroli and rose absolute set a floral base, while saffron and nutmeg add spice. Suede and davana soften it, and styrax brings a resinous weight. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla leave a warm, sweet, woody and oriental feel. Amado Amber Royal and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.