Ex Nihilo 2025 Extrait

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Blue Talisman

by Jordi Fernández

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Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Jordi Fernández. Blue Talisman opens with Bergamot and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Ex Nihilo's Blue Talisman carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Extrait version of Blue Talisman is a divisive one. While some hail it as a masterpiece and a compliment magnet, others find it cloying, synthetic, or a redundant upgrade to the original EDP. Sample first to see if you get the pear nectar or the pickle juice.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
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Blue Talisman Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear61%
Bergamot39%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom58%
Jasmine42%
Baseas listed
Amberwood24%
Ambroxan22%
Sandalwood19%
Musk18%
Vanilla17%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its potent extrait concentration and strong projection mean it's perhaps too much for a quiet office, despite its inherent freshness. However, its complex, long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates, casual outings, and even formal events, offering depth without being overly stuffy.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a rush of ripe, juicy pear brightened by zesty bergamot, quickly softening into a rich heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The dry down is where it gets serious, with a creamy blend of sandalwood and vanilla, underpinned by the modern hum of ambrofix and amberwood, creating a dense, woody-sweet finish that leans into its extrait concentration.

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