Ex Nihilo 2014 EDP

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Fleur Narcotique

by Quentin Bisch

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Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Quentin Bisch. Fleur Narcotique opens with Bergamot, Peach, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Petalia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Oakmoss. Ex Nihilo's Fleur Narcotique carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Ex Nihilo's Fleur Narcotique is a divisive one. It's either a beautiful, fresh-fruity floral masterpiece that pulls compliments, or a screechy, synthetic fabric softener that's aggressively 'clean'. Sample before committing to the hefty price tag.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Uplifting
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Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Litchi38%
Bergamot31%
Peach31%
Heartas listed
Peony31%
Orange Blossom28%
Jasmine25%
Petalia16%
Baseas listed
Musk43%
Oakmoss30%
Woody Notes27%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and floral profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, with many reviewers calling it an 'office-appropriate' and 'easy reach' scent. While some find its longevity good for a night out, its relatively softer sillage and linear nature reduce its scoring for formal events and date nights.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Fleur Narcotique opens with a vibrant burst of juicy peach and tangy litchi, immediately freshened by bright bergamot. The heart blossoms into a lush bouquet of delicate peony and heady jasmine, interwoven with luminous orange blossom. As it settles, a clean, subtle musk provides a soft landing, underpinned by smooth woody notes and a whisper of earthy oakmoss. It's a journey from sparkling fruit to elegant floral, with a refined, contemporary edge.

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