Ex Nihilo 2023 EDP

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Blue Talisman

Name: Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum
Brand: Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Jordi Fernández. Blue Talisman opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Ginger, and Pear, settles into a heart of Georgywood and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Ambroxan, Musk, and Cedar. Ex Nihilo's Blue Talisman carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; while it's a compliment magnet for many, some find it too synthetic and overpriced for a basic, feminine-leaning scent. Don't fall for the hype without testing it first, as it clearly doesn't work for everyone.

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Clean
Fresh
Energetic
Confident
Elegant

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Pear32%

Bergamot25%

Mandarin23%

Ginger20%

Heartas listed

Orange Blossom57%

Georgywood43%

Baseas listed

Musk30%

Ambroxan28%

Akigalawood25%

Cedar17%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and often-described 'inoffensive' nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some find it quite strong, its generally mass-appealing profile also suits dates, but it might be too vibrant and casual for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Blue Talisman opens with a sparkling burst of juicy mandarin, bergamot, and sweet pear, with a vivacious kick of ginger. It settles into a clean, musky heart where orange blossom meets the modern woody notes of Georgywood and Akigalawood. The base is an enveloping, slightly powdery blend of Ambrofix, cedar, and musk, offering a radiant, long-lasting freshness tempered with a touch of warmth.