Ex Nihilo 2016 EDP

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Love Shot

by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

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Ex Nihilo Love Shot is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Love Shot opens with Raspberry, settles into a heart of Leather, and dries down to a base of Musk. Ex Nihilo's Love Shot carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper chameleon, innit? Some get lush, juicy berries, others a proper old-school leather chypre. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, but for those who get it, Love Shot is a rich, feminine statement piece. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Bold
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Love Shot Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry100%
Heartas listed
Leather100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With significant sillage and lasting power, Love Shot is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. The rich leather and fruity notes make it ideal for a date or formal event, where its sophisticated profile can shine without being overwhelming.

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

  • 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

Love Shot opens with a proper burst of tart raspberry, a juicy sweetness that quickly gets a grown-up twist. This berry brightens a soft, almost suede-like leather heart, which isn't smoky or heavy, but rather airy and elegant. A clean, sophisticated musk underpins the composition, offering a lasting, sensual skin scent that balances the fruity top with a grounded depth.

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