Ex Nihilo 2024 Extrait

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The Hedonist

by Jordi Fernández

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Ex Nihilo The Hedonist is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Jordi Fernández. The Hedonist opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Akigalawood, Cedar, and Litchi, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Amberwood. Ex Nihilo's The Hedonist carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This extrait is a bold, modern take on a popular fresh-woody DNA. While some claim it’s just a pricier clone, others insist the lychee and heightened depth elevate it to true signature scent status. Expect nuclear performance, but be ready to sell a kidney for the privilege.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Luxurious
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The Hedonist Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Formal

Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it less suitable for a confined office, but perfect for dates or evening events where you want to make a statement. The fresh and woody accords, combined with a touch of sweetness, give it versatility for both casual and semi-formal wear, though its intensity might be too much for active sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

An electric burst of grapefruit, ginger, and bergamot ignites the senses, creating a 'fizzy' and vibrant opening. This bright energy soon mellows into a heart where juicy lychee introduces a sweet, rounded fruitiness, expertly woven with the clean, dry woodiness of cedar and akigalawood. The dry-down expands into a sophisticated blend of earthy vetiver and patchouli, underpinned by the rich warmth of amberwood and a creamy whisper of tonka bean.

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