The Perfume Library

Blue Talisman (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with fresh, fruity bergamot, mandarin orange and pear, then softens into Georgywood® and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes on character lean masculine and modern, with a sizeable share calling it feminine. The top of bergamot, mandarin orange, pear and ginger gives a bright, citrusy start. The heart turns floral and woody, with aquatic and sweet tones alongside. In the base, musk, Akigalawood® and Ambrofix settle it onto a clean, woody footing. The overall impression is fresh, modern and slightly synthetic. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Bleu Talisman and Azzaro Chrome Pure.

Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral unisex scent that moves from the fresh, fruity opening of peach, lychee and bergamot into a heart of peony, orange blossom and jasmine. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear and leisure lead, and it also works at the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Half of voters find it feminine, and many call it modern. Peach, lychee and bergamot come first, fresh, fruity and citrusy. Peony, orange blossom and jasmine then bring the floral side forward and the scent turns sweeter. Woody notes, musk and moss lay a soft base underneath. MAD Parfumeur Narcotic and Bibliothèque de Parfum P.S. have a close profile.

The Hedonist (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Ex Nihilo · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

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. 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.

Lust In Paradise (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Lust In Paradise Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity-floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with pink pepper, and lychee and white peony take the heart. A fresh, green floral note meets a sweet, creamy fruit softness. The base of amber, white cedar and musk settles it into something warm and smooth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. About half of voters call it feminine, and a good share call it modern. The Dua Brand Lustful Paradise and Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise par Reine Paradis have a close profile.

Atlas Fever

8.1

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever is a unisex scent that opens with frankincense and pink pepper and settles into a soft sweetness of vanilla, tonka bean and woods. The opening is spicy and resinous, with frankincense and pink pepper, and narcissus absolute comes forward in the heart. In the base, Indian sandalwood, cedarwood and gaiac wood form a woody, slightly smoky ground, while tonka bean and vanilla turn it creamy and gourmand. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is most often chosen for evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads as unisex.

Demon Dancer

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer is a unisex fragrance that ties the freshness of peppermint, blood orange and bergamot to the soft fruitiness of orange blossom and blackcurrant. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, autumn comes third, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evenings. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it is most often called modern. The top of peppermint, rhubarb, bergamot and blood orange opens fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, orange blossom and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of musk, tonka bean and woody notes sweetens the scent and settles it into a creamy, woody backdrop. The overall impression is fresh and sweet, with a synthetic edge.

Amber Sky

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ex Nihilo Amber Sky opens with coriander seed and Italian bergamot, then settles into a sweet, spicy oriental of amber, vanilla resinoid and tonka bean; it is unisex. Coriander seed and bergamot lead the top, while Egyptian geranium and nutmeg bring a spicy heart. The base is built on amber, cedarwood and sandalwood, softened and sweetened by vanilla resinoid and tonka bean. The overall feel is sweet, resinous and slightly smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine, though it wears comfortably as a unisex scent. Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Molinard Ambre (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Santal Calling

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Santal Calling is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a creamy, powdery sweetness. It opens with a touch of nutmeg spice; iris and milk sit in the heart and give it a powdery, creamy face. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and Australian white sandalwood sets a sweet, woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. Lanvin Oxygène and Mugler Over the Musk have a close profile.

Honoré Delights

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Honoré Delights is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a powdery, creamy floral body, and it suits daily wear best. The top notes are neroli and bergamot, so it opens bright and citrusy. In the heart, ambrette, orange blossom and iris bring a soft, powdery floral character. Musk, cedar and sandalwood in the base settle it onto a woody, creamy footing, with the sweetness kept light. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, though all four seasons get similar support. It leans towards daily, leisure and business settings, and most voters read it as feminine. Chanel 1957 and Guerlain Eau de Cashmere have a close profile.

Musc Infini

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Musc Infini is a unisex scent that softens a floral, sweet character with a powdery, creamy musk, and it leans towards autumn and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer trails behind. Leisure, daily wear and evenings come first, and it fits the office too. Voters read it as more feminine, though a fair number call it masculine. The top holds grapefruit, Italian bergamot and ambrette. The heart brings rose absolute, patchouli and musk. In the base, musk, tonka bean, vanilla and benzoin dominate, and the scent sweetens over time into a creamy, woody warmth. Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock and Lattafa His Confession have a close profile.

Vesper Glitz

8.0

Ex Nihilo · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mainly for leisure, daily use and the office, with some evening and night-out votes as well. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and neroli, a fresh and citrusy start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine and mimosa add a soft floral layer. The base of musk, tonka bean, vanilla and cedarwood sweetens it and settles into a creamy warmth. Penhaligon's Solaris and Louis Vuitton Sun Song have a close profile.

Midnight Special

7.9

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Midnight Special is a unisex scent with a sweet, spicy and smoky character, a floral heart and a woody base that suits evenings best. It opens with cinnamon, saffron and black pepper, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, Turkish rose, grapefruit and rose jam add a floral, fruity sweetness. The dry-down settles on patchouli, oud and vanilla, a woody, smoky base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer comes last. It is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits between the two. Mes Bisous Oud Hypnotique and Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif have a close profile.

Sweet Morphine

7.6

Ex Nihilo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Sweet Morphine opens with lilac and bergamot and settles into bourbon vanilla and patchouli, a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and place it mainly in leisure and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as feminine, so it works as a relaxed, close-to-the-skin everyday scent. It starts with the freshness of lilac and bergamot. Towards the heart, mimosa absolute and iris add a floral, powdery softness. In the dry-down, bourbon vanilla pulls the scent in a creamy, sweet direction, while patchouli and vetiver keep that sweetness on an earthy base. Ex Nihilo My Sweetest Morphine and Lattafa Pure Musk have a close profile.

Iris Porcelana

7.2

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana is a fresh, powdery floral unisex fragrance that sits most comfortably in spring and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring, with fall and summer not far behind. It leans towards daily, leisure and office settings, with fewer choosing it for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. Violet leaf opens it with a fresh, slightly green touch. At the heart, rose and Iris pallida bring a powdery, creamy floral character. Sandalwood, musk and cedarwood settle underneath, giving it a soft, sweet and woody base.

French Affair

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo French Affair is a fresh, citrusy and green unisex fragrance built on a chypre frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has a fair share too. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. It opens with bergamot, violet leaf absolute and lychee, a fresh and fruity start. In the heart, rose absolute, angelica and Atlas cedar bring a floral, woody balance. Vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss give the dry-down an earthy, dry base. Nicolaï Vie de Chateau and Sisley Eau de Campagne have a close profile.

Viper Green

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Viper Green opens on galbanum, green mandarin and angelica root, giving a fresh, green, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer. Galbanum and angelica root give the opening a green, slightly bitter edge, which green mandarin brightens with citrus. The heart of jasmine sambac, Rosyfolia® and orris absolute adds a floral, powdery softness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli ground it underneath. Most voters pick spring and summer, mainly for leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex.

Speed Legends

8.0

Ex Nihilo

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ex Nihilo Speed Legends is a unisex scent that reads fresh, citrusy and green, with a spicy, woody undertone. Longevity and projection are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often as occasions. On character it leans masculine, though a good number of voters call it modern. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange, a bright, lightly peppery start. In the heart, clary sage and blackcurrant add a green, fruity softness. The base of vetiver, tonka bean and amberwood settles it into a woody, faintly sweet footing. Ex Nihilo Speed Legends - Le Mans Classic Spirit and Ex Nihilo Speed Legends - Night Drive have a close profile.

Cologne 352

7.7

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, floral and lightly spicy touches that give it a clean feel for easy daytime wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Italian lemon, juniper berry and leaves open cool and green. The heart brings orange blossom, lily of the valley and rose, while white musk, white cedar and gaiac wood settle it onto a creamy, woody base. Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Outcast Blue (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Ex Nihilo · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Extrait de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum is a unisex scent that carries the spicy opening of saffron and black pepper into a smoky, woody base of oud, tobacco and vetiver. Saffron and black pepper lead the top, and the lily of the valley in the heart softens them slightly. In the base, oud, tobacco, vetiver and moss build an earthy, smoky foundation, while sandalwood adds a woody sweetness. The accords mix fresh, sweet, resinous and leathery tones. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with night outs and evenings the most common occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent. Montale Dark Aoud and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Explicite

7.6

Ex Nihilo · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ex Nihilo Explicite is a floral, sweet unisex scent with a spicy, woody warmth, and it leans towards fall and winter. 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.

Spiky Muse

7.2

Ex Nihilo · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse is a fresh, floral and fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters wear it for leisure and daily use. It opens with strawberry, bergamot and pink pepper, and pistachio and rose absolute take over in the heart. In the base, tonka bean and cedarwood sweeten the scent and settle it onto a woody ground. The overall impression is fresh and green, with a fruity sweetness carried by a synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while few choose winter. In the character votes, feminine leads, followed by modern. The Dua Brand Muse of Strawberry and Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rose des Neiges have a close profile.

Bois d'Hiver

7.4

Ex Nihilo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver is a unisex woody scent that links the spicy opening of cardamom and pink pepper to white cedar and patchouli, with a fresh, green streak running through it. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage. Voters don't tie it to one season: fall and spring lead slightly, with summer and winter close behind. It sits closest to daily wear, leisure and the office, and while more voters call it masculine, a good share read it as feminine. The top is cardamom and pink pepper, giving a spicy first impression. In the heart, white cedar, cyclamen and heliotrope add a floral, powdery and green layer. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, cypriol and musk keeps the woody foundation sweet and soft.

Gold Immortals (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ex Nihilo · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ex Nihilo Gold Immortals Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens fresh with pear and bergamot, moves into a floral heart of peony and ylang-ylang, and settles on a warm base of tonka bean, amber and musk. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, with winter and summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and also suits daily and office wear. Most voters read it as feminine, followed by modern. Pear and bergamot give a fresh, fruity start. Peony and ylang-ylang soften it with a floral heart, then tonka bean, amber and musk tie it to a sweet, spicy, resinous warmth. Elizabeth Arden Untold and Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush have a close profile.

Devil Tender

7.8

Ex Nihilo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ex Nihilo Devil Tender is a fresh, floral women's fragrance in which peach juice, pink grapefruit and rose water lead the way. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mainly feminine, though a fair number of voters call it modern or classic. It opens with peach juice and pink grapefruit for a fruity freshness, with pink pepper adding a light spice. The heart of peony, Bulgarian rose and rose water gives a green, powdery floral character. Suede, sandalwood and white cedar settle into a creamy, slightly leathery, woody base. Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine and Téo Cabanel Early Roses have a close profile.