The Perfume Library

Love Shot

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Love Shot opens with bergamot, peony and pink pepper and pairs raspberry with jasmine in a sweet, fruity-floral style made for women. The opening is fresh and lightly spicy, with bergamot, peony and pink pepper. In the heart, raspberry, jasmine and patchouli lead: the fruit sweetness is softened by the flowers, while patchouli adds an earthy base. The base of vetiver, leather, musk and vanilla settles into a powdery, faintly leathery sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and fall, though winter has a solid following, and leisure, night out and evening wear lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine. Loewe Aura Floral and Jardin Bohème Rose Interdite have a close profile.

Chandigarh Express

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2024

Fresh · Fruity · Synthetic

Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express is a unisex scent that sets a bright opening of bergamot, cardamom and mandarin orange against jasmine, fir balsam and leathery notes, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens fresh, spicy and fruity with bergamot, cardamom and mandarin orange. The heart brings jasmine, fir balsam and leathery notes, and the base of benzoin, vetiver, patchouli and tonka bean settles it into a woody, smoky, oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Dunhill Pursuit and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme have a close profile.

Vétiver Moloko

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Vétiver Moloko is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that sets bergamot and Bulgarian rose against milk and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It leans masculine in the votes, though a fair share also read it as feminine. Bergamot's citrus and the floral touch of Bulgarian rose come first. In the heart, cypress adds green while milk adds a creamy softness. The base of vetiver, Bourbon vanilla and amyris ends earthy, woody and lightly sweet. Burberry Garden Roses and Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver have a close profile.

Oud Vendôme

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Oud Vendôme is a unisex fragrance that links an opening of ginger, saffron and cinnamon to a resinous, smoky base of oud, frankincense and musk. It opens spicy and sweet with ginger, saffron and cinnamon. Cedarwood and galbanum add a woody, slightly green heart. In the base, oud, frankincense and musk take over, and the scent settles into a resinous, creamy, smoky oriental. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and evenings out. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Lattafa Opulent Oud and Widian Black I have a close profile.

Venenum Kiss

7.5

Ex Nihilo · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

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

Citizen X

7.1

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Ex Nihilo Citizen X is a men's fragrance that opens with mastic and white pepper in a fresh, spicy start, then settles into the powdery, resinous warmth of orris absolute and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with summer not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, while evening and night out come lower. Most voters find it masculine, though some call it modern or classic. It opens with a citrus-fresh feel and the bite of white pepper. Orris absolute adds a powdery softness in the heart. As it dries, frankincense, musk and amberwood form a woody, resinous and slightly smoky base, while the synthetic accord gives it a clean, polished edge. Serge Lutens L'orpheline and Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé have a close profile.

Cuir Celeste

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Cuir Celeste is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green opening of black pepper, galbanum and violet leaf against a leathery, powdery base. The opening is led by the spice of black pepper alongside the green of galbanum and violet leaf. In the heart, ambrette and osmanthus add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of musk, Akigalawood®, patchouli, cypriol and leathery notes dries down woody and leathery, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear, with night out close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine character are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Emir Celestial and Chopard Musk Malaki have a close profile.

Brompton Immortals (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Ex Nihilo · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Brompton Immortals Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet and creamy unisex scent with a spicy edge, best suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper and saffron, then moves into Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine absolute. The base of frankincense, Bourbon vanilla, patchouli and white musk softens it into a warm, oriental finish. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Boadicea the Victorious Dragon and Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Gold have a close profile.

In Paradise Riviera

8.1

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo In Paradise Riviera pairs the brightness of bergamot with a floral heart of tuberose, tiaré and peony; it is unisex, though its floral build reads more feminine. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Fall and winter are chosen far less often. Bergamot gives a fresh, citrusy opening. In the heart, tuberose, tiaré and peony form a floral core, with fruity and green touches alongside. The base of cashmeran and musk settles it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet finish. Louis Vuitton City of Stars and Balmain Extatic Gold Musk have a close profile.

Generation(s)

7.5

Ex Nihilo · 2025

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Ex Nihilo Generation(s) is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green, fruity character with a sweet, creamy softness, leaning towards daily wear and the warmer months. It opens with pear, frankincense and pink pepper: the pear brings a fruity freshness, the pepper a light lift. Fig carries the green, sweet heart, and the base of tonka bean, sandalwood and musk settles it into a creamy, woody finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Most pick spring and summer, and see it as suited to leisure, daily wear and the office. The feminine vote is the largest, but modern and masculine votes are also present, so it doesn't sit firmly on one side. Arquinesia Fig and Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc have a close profile.

My Sweetest Morphine

7.0

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo My Sweetest Morphine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance with a green, powdery sweetness, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and name daily wear, leisure and work as the usual settings. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with ozonic notes, bergamot and lilac for a fresh start. In the heart, a solar note, rose and mimosa bring out the floral side. Musk, patchouli and vetiver soften the base and dry down creamy. Bvlgari Voile de Jasmin and Jean Patou Vacances (2015) have a close profile.

Rose Hubris

7.2

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Rose Hubris is a fresh, green-tinged floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days best. Lychee and fenugreek open it: the lychee adds a fruity freshness, the fenugreek a lightly spicy warmth. In the heart, May rose meets labdanum for a sweet floral note. Patchouli, oakmoss and musk settle underneath, leaving a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. The largest share of voters still reads it as feminine.

Speed Legends - Le Mans Classic Spirit

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ex Nihilo Speed Legends - Le Mans Classic Spirit is a fresh, green and woody men's scent that opens on sage and bergamot and moves through blackcurrant to vetiver; it has been discontinued. Sage and bergamot lead, giving a fresh, citrusy, slightly green start. Blackcurrant adds a soft fruity note in the heart. The base of tonka bean, amberwood and vetiver settles into a woody, lightly sweet ground, with aquatic and spicy touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and see it as suited to daily wear, leisure and the office; most call it masculine, with some finding it classic. Fragrance World Zero to Legend and Loewe 7 Cobalt have a close profile.

Exalt

7.6

Ex Nihilo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Exalt is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a powdery, creamy floral heart, keeping the sweetness and spice in check. White tea gives the top a clean, light start. In the heart, orange blossom takes over and keeps the sweetness on the floral side. The base of rice powder and musk settles it onto a powdery, creamy bed. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays a calm scent that sits close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it suits best. About half of voters read it as feminine. Kaloo Blue and Prada Nue au Soleil have a close profile.

Jasmin Fauve

6.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Jasmin Fauve is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green floral bouquet with an animalic, slightly sweet edge. It opens with the cool freshness of lily of the valley and lily. At the heart, jasmine, orange blossom and tuberose build a creamy floral body. The base of animalic notes and ambroxan closes it with a powdery, mildly spicy warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and it is picked more often for leisure and nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though some find it modern or classic. Diptyque Do Son and Gucci Bloom have a close profile.

The Irreverents

8.6

Ex Nihilo

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo The Irreverents is a unisex gourmand that opens on pink pepper and saffron, then turns sweet with caramel, jasmine and vanilla. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, so it stays on the skin for a long time and is noticed around you. With its sweet, creamy and spicy build it reads as a rich, warm scent that suits men and women alike. Pink pepper and saffron give the opening a bright, spicy edge. In the heart, caramel and jasmine join, and the floral side stays soft within the sweetness. Tonka bean, vanilla and ambergris leave a creamy, resinous, woody warmth underneath. Clive Christian XXI: Art Deco - Blonde Amber and Paris Corner Atoof have a close profile.

Speed Legends - Night Drive

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ex Nihilo Speed Legends - Night Drive is a men's fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and green character, pairing fruity sweetness with a woody base; it has been discontinued. Pink pepper, bergamot, sage and red ginger open with a spicy freshness. In the heart, blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness while cistus brings a resinous depth. The base rests on vetiver, patchouli and amberwood, softened by tonka bean. Voters find its longevity and sillage good. The overall rating is fairly high, while value for money is rated more moderately. Ex Nihilo Speed Legends and Speed Legends - Le Mans Classic Spirit have a close profile.

Sloane Ravers

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ex Nihilo Sloane Ravers is a unisex fragrance with a fruity, sweet core that spice, resin and wood weigh down into a gourmand, oriental character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, with nights out close behind. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it leans neither way. Plum liqueur gives the sweet, fruity side, while saffron, nutmeg and clove add a spicy warmth. Patchouli, cedarwood and frankincense lay down a woody, resinous base, and tonka bean softens it into a powdery sweetness. The overall feel is a dark, boozy fruit dessert.

Scarlet Sands

7.9

Ex Nihilo

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands is a unisex fragrance that ties the fruity brightness of raspberry and mandarin orange to the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, and voters place it mostly in leisure time, nights out and evenings. Office wear trails behind those uses. Being unisex, it can be worn without leaning toward one gender. It opens with raspberry and mandarin orange giving a fruity lift. The heart of freesia, orange blossom and jasmine adds a soft floral layer. In the base, vanilla, Akigalawood® and amber lead, and the scent settles into a gourmand, powdery, creamy sweetness with woody and oriental tones in the background.

10019 Wonders

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo 10019 Wonders is a sweet, gourmand unisex fragrance that sets spice and floral touches on a creamy base. It opens with almond and cinnamon. In the heart, orange blossom softens into caramel and date, taking on a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa make it creamy and rich, while sandalwood adds a light woody depth beneath the sugar. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. With its dense sweetness and spice, it is easier to wear in cooler weather, and it can sit equally well on women and men. Lattafa Qimmah for Women and FiiLiT Joli Cœur - La Réunion have a close profile.

Fleur Narcotique Signature Rose de Mai

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Signature Rose de Mai is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex fragrance built around May rose, peony and orange blossom. It opens with peach, lychee and bergamot, giving a fruity, bright sweetness at first. At the heart, May rose, peony, orange blossom and jasmine form a floral bouquet. Moss, musk and woody notes soften that sweetness and settle it on a calm base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters split evenly between daytime, leisure and business wear, with evening use trailing slightly. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum) and Bibliothèque de Parfum P.S. have a close profile.

Galvanize

7.2

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Ex Nihilo Galvanize is a fresh floral women's fragrance that opens with pink pepper and mandarin orange and centres on narcissus, rose and tuberose. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means these figures are tentative. Voters place it in daily wear, leisure and business, with evening not far behind. It is the least chosen for nights out. It starts with the brightness of mandarin orange sharpened by pink pepper. In the heart, narcissus, rose and tuberose form the floral core. The base of musk, ambrette, a solar note and floral notes leaves a soft, powdery trail, and a synthetic edge shows in the accords. Swarovski Aura (Eau de Parfum) and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Nude have a close profile.

Night Call

7.6

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ex Nihilo Night Call is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent led by roasted sesame, patchouli absolute and roasted tonka bean. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage is good as well, with most voters giving the longevity a high score. It doesn't lean toward either gender, so men and women can wear it equally well. It opens on roasted sesame and ambrette seed absolute. In the heart, patchouli absolute and beeswax build a woody, creamy base. In the base, roasted tonka bean, benzoin and styrax carry it into a resinous, oriental sweetness, with a smoky edge in the background. Its profile is close to CinisLabs Amber and Xerjoff Black Moonlight.

Emphasize

7.1

Ex Nihilo · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Emphasize is a fresh, floral women's fragrance softened by a sweet, powdery and creamy base. The top pairs ylang-ylang with bergamot, while iris, rose and jasmine form a floral heart. In the base, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber sweeten the scent into something creamy and powdery, with spicy and synthetic tones staying in the background. Its sillage is moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer receiving fewer votes. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and it also suits the office. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Sweet Musk and Babor Babor Women have a close profile.