Ex Nihilo 2014 EDP

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Vetiver Moloko

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Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Vetiver Moloko opens with Bergamot and Rose, settles into a heart of Milk and Cypress, and dries down to a base of Amyris, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Ex Nihilo's Vetiver Moloko carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This Ex Nihilo offering is divisive as hell. While some find Vetiver Moloko a delightful, creamy vetiver, many are left underwhelmed by its astronomical price tag and genuinely terrible performance. You'd be silly not to sample first, or simply choose a more reliable vetiver.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Woody
Vetiver Moloko Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its generally weak projection makes it office-friendly, as it won't offend anyone. However, this same lack of presence means it struggles in loud casual settings or formal events where you'd want to make more of an impression.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Vetiver Moloko opens with a bright, clean burst of bergamot and a hint of rose before quickly settling into its woody heart. Cypress and a unique lactonic milk note blend to form a smooth, soft vetiver that leans creamy rather than earthy. The base grounds it with understated vanilla and amyris, offering a gentle, woody sweetness that avoids being cloying. It's an ethereal interpretation of vetiver, subtle and refined.

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