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Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo· 2023

Blue Talisman

8.1209Typically ~$250

Mostly pear and bergamot, warmed by musk. A summer pick.

FreshFruitySyntheticCitrusSweet

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández, Givaudan

Scent profile

Top notes

Pear Bergamot Ginger Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Georgywood®Orange blossom

Base notes

Musk Akigalawood®

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A summer and spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SummerDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

55%

Spring

95%

Summer

100%

Fall

68%

Day

100%

Night

65%

Where

Office

87%

Casual

100%

Date

78%

Club

66%

Formal

61%

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Sport

75%