Ex Nihilo 2022 EDP

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Speed Legends Le Mans Classic

by Jordi Fernández

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Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Le Mans Classic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Jordi Fernández. Speed Legends Le Mans Classic opens with Bergamot and Sage, settles into a heart of Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Amberwood. Ex Nihilo's Speed Legends Le Mans Classic carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Speed Legends is a classy, clean, and broadly appealing freshie that many find lovely, but its price point and perceived similarity to cheaper alternatives leave a sour taste for some. It's safe, sophisticated, and perfect for spring and summer, if you don't mind the hit to your wallet.
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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Speed Legends Le Mans Classic Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sage52%
Bergamot48%
Heartas listed
Blackcurrant100%
Baseas listed
Amberwood39%
Vetiver32%
Tonka Bean29%

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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate performance and fresh, clean profile make it highly versatile for daily wear, including the office and casual outings. While not overtly romantic, its sophisticated edge makes it suitable for dates and some formal events, though perhaps less so than a heavier, more complex scent.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

A crisp, invigorating opening of bergamot and sage gives way to a subtle sweetness of blackcurrant, which underpins the heart. The dry down is a refined blend of earthy vetiver, warm tonka bean, and the gentle embrace of amberwood. It's a modern, airy take on a classic masculine profile, evoking luxury soap or high-end shaving cream.

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