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

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Explicite by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo· 2020

Explicite

7.773Typically ~$250

Nutmeg at first spray; sandalwood is what stays on skin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

FloralSpicySweetOrientalCreamy

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández

Scent profile

Top notes

Nutmeg Pink pepper

Heart notes

Peony Praliné Lily of the valley

Base notes

Sandalwood Vanilla Amber

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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