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Which Should You Buy?
This Ex Nihilo offering is divisive as hell. While some find Vetiver Moloko a delightful, creamy vetiver, many are left underwhelmed by its astronomical price tag and genuinely terrible performance. You'd be silly not to sample first, or simply choose a more reliable vetiver.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ex Nihilo - Vetiver Moloko - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Notes
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Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its generally weak projection makes it office-friendly, as it won't offend anyone. However, this same lack of presence means it struggles in loud casual settings or formal events where you'd want to make more of an impression.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, citrus
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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