Ex Nihilo 2022 EDP

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Iris Porcelana

by Dalia Izem

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Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Dalia Izem. Iris Porcelana opens with Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Rose and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Ex Nihilo's Iris Porcelana carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive scent for some, a delicate delight for others. Iris Porcelana walks a fine line between a clean, ethereal floral and a synthetic-leaning, overly sweet iris. It's a 'your skin but better' vibe for those who love its soft, powdery embrace, though some find it lacks punch for the price.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Iris Porcelana Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet Leaf100%
Heartas listed
Iris62%
Rose38%
Baseas listed
Musk42%
Sandalwood34%
Cedar24%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft sillage and clean, understated character make it perfect for the office or casual wear where subtlety is key. While elegant enough for formal settings, its delicate nature means it might get lost, and it's certainly not suited for sport. Many reviewers highlight its suitability for daily wear, office environments, and even spring daytime.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Ex Nihilo's Iris Porcelana opens with a fresh, almost aquatic violet leaf, quickly ushering in a distinctly powdery iris heart. This isn't a bold, waxy iris, but rather a gentle, airy interpretation, softened by a subtle rose. The dry down settles into a clean, musky sandalwood base with hints of cedar, creating a refined, transparent floral experience that evokes vintage cosmetic powders or even porcelain itself.

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