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Ex Nihilo

Founded: 2013
Origin: France
Character: elegant · modern · rich · abstract · vibrant

Founder: Benoît Verdier, Olivier Royère, Sylvie Loday

Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo combines French haute perfumery with contemporary luxury and creative freedom. Exceptional ingredients, artistic individuality and Parisian elegance define the distinctive identity of the house.

The Story

Founded in Paris in 2013 by Benoît Verdier, Olivier Royère and Sylvie Loday, the house was created to reinterpret the traditions of French perfumery through a contemporary lens. From the beginning, individuality, craftsmanship and creative freedom have been at the heart of the brand, blending innovation with the heritage of haute perfumery.

The Signature

Creativity, exclusivity and uncompromising quality define the brand's identity. Working with renowned perfumers, the house creates fragrances using high-quality ingredients, combining contemporary design with French craftsmanship. Its innovative approach to fragrance creation and personalised perfume experiences distinguishes it within the world of niche perfumery.

The Fragrance Style

The fragrances evolve gracefully, revealing refined layers and balanced depth over time. They create an atmosphere of modern sophistication and individuality, appealing to those who appreciate expressive compositions with a contemporary spirit. Suitable for everyday wear as well as special occasions, they leave an elegant and distinctive impression.

All Ex Nihilo fragrances

40 fragrances

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Ex Nihilo VETIVER MOLOKO Eau de Parfum

VETIVER MOLOKO Eau de Parfum

Woody Lactonic Earthy Green Creamy

Ex Nihilo BLUE TALISMAN Eau de Parfum

BLUE TALISMAN Eau de Parfum

Synthetic Citrus Musk Fruity Fresh

Ex Nihilo BLUE TALISMAN EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum

Woody Floral Citrus Musk Creamy

Ex Nihilo THE HEDONIST Eau de Parfum

THE HEDONIST Eau de Parfum

Woody Citrus Spicy Synthetic Earthy

Ex Nihilo EXPLICITE Eau de Parfum

EXPLICITE Eau de Parfum

Spicy Synthetic Oriental Gourmand Sweet

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Ex Nihilo LUST IN PARADISE Extrait de Parfum

LUST IN PARADISE Extrait de Parfum

Floral Synthetic Spicy Woody Fruity

Ex Nihilo DEMON DANCER Eau de Parfum

DEMON DANCER Eau de Parfum

Citrus Fruity Synthetic Fresh Floral

Ex Nihilo SPEED LEGENDS Eau de Parfum

SPEED LEGENDS Eau de Parfum

Citrus Oriental Aromatic Fresh Spicy

Ex Nihilo GOLD IMMORTALS EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

GOLD IMMORTALS EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

Synthetic Sweet Floral Gourmand Lactonic

Ex Nihilo OUTCAST BLUE Eau de Parfum

OUTCAST BLUE Eau de Parfum

Woody Spicy Oriental Earthy Green

Ex Nihilo LUST IN PARADISE Eau de Parfum

LUST IN PARADISE Eau de Parfum

Synthetic Floral Musk Spicy Woody

Ex Nihilo ATLAS FEVER Eau de Parfum

ATLAS FEVER Eau de Parfum

Woody Oriental Gourmand Sweet Creamy

Ex Nihilo OUTCAST BLUE EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

OUTCAST BLUE EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

Woody Spicy Oriental Earthy Smoky

Ex Nihilo GOLD IMMORTALS Eau de Parfum

GOLD IMMORTALS Eau de Parfum

Synthetic Floral Musk Creamy Fruity

Ex Nihilo FLEUR NARCOTIQUE EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

FLEUR NARCOTIQUE EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

Floral Citrus Woody Fruity Musk

Ex Nihilo FLEUR NARCOTIQUE Eau de Parfum

FLEUR NARCOTIQUE Eau de Parfum

Floral Fruity Synthetic Citrus Musk

Ex Nihilo SANTAL CALLING Eau de Parfum

SANTAL CALLING Eau de Parfum

Powdery Lactonic Creamy Woody Floral

Ex Nihilo BOIS D’HIVER Eau de Parfum

BOIS D’HIVER Eau de Parfum

Woody Spicy Earthy Oriental Powdery

Ex Nihilo THE HEDONIST EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

THE HEDONIST EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

Woody Oriental Citrus Earthy Spicy

Ex Nihilo SPIKY MUSE Eau de Parfum

SPIKY MUSE Eau de Parfum

Gourmand Woody Fruity Floral Synthetic

Ex Nihilo FASCINATE Eau de Parfum

FASCINATE Eau de Parfum

Floral Spicy Green Woody Musk

Ex Nihilo COLOGNE 352 Eau de Parfum

COLOGNE 352 Eau de Parfum

Floral Citrus Woody Musk Fresh

Ex Nihilo MUSC INFINI Eau de Parfum

MUSC INFINI Eau de Parfum

Musk Powdery Sweet Gourmand Oriental

Ex Nihilo HONORE DELIGHTS Eau de Parfum

HONORE DELIGHTS Eau de Parfum

Floral Musk Woody Citrus Powdery

Ex Nihilo GENERATION(S) Eau de Parfum

Fruity Oriental Lactonic Creamy Woody

Ex Nihilo VENENUM KISS Eau de Parfum

VENENUM KISS Eau de Parfum

Oriental Spicy Floral Sweet Woody

Ex Nihilo ROSE HUBRIS Eau de Parfum

ROSE HUBRIS Eau de Parfum

Earthy Floral Fruity Green Woody

Ex Nihilo MY SWEETEST MORPHINE Eau de Parfum

MY SWEETEST MORPHINE Eau de Parfum

Floral Earthy Powdery Citrus Musk

Ex Nihilo AMBER SKY Eau de Parfum

AMBER SKY Eau de Parfum

Oriental Spicy Woody Sweet Gourmand

Ex Nihilo CHANDIGARH EXPRESS Eau de Parfum

CHANDIGARH EXPRESS Eau de Parfum

Oriental Citrus Earthy Spicy Aromatic

Ex Nihilo CUIR CELESTE Eau de Parfum

CUIR CELESTE Eau de Parfum

Leathery Earthy Musk Floral Woody

Ex Nihilo VESPER GLITZ Eau de Parfum

VESPER GLITZ Eau de Parfum

Floral Powdery Sweet Creamy Citrus

Ex Nihilo FRENCH AFFAIR Eau de Parfum

FRENCH AFFAIR Eau de Parfum

Earthy Woody Floral Green Spicy

Ex Nihilo VIPER GREEN Eau de Parfum

VIPER GREEN Eau de Parfum

Green Earthy Fresh Floral Citrus

Ex Nihilo CITIZEN X Eau de Parfum

CITIZEN X Eau de Parfum

Resinous Powdery Oriental Spicy Woody

Ex Nihilo LOVE SHOT Eau de Parfum

LOVE SHOT Eau de Parfum

Fruity Earthy Floral Oriental Leathery

Ex Nihilo DEVIL TENDER Eau de Parfum

DEVIL TENDER Eau de Parfum

Woody Floral Oriental Citrus Spicy

Ex Nihilo MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Eau de Parfum

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Eau de Parfum

Spicy Oriental Woody Floral Sweet

Ex Nihilo OUD VENDOME Eau de Parfum

OUD VENDOME Eau de Parfum

Woody Spicy Oriental Resinous Musk

Ex Nihilo IRIS PORCELANA Eau de Parfum

IRIS PORCELANA Eau de Parfum

Floral Powdery Woody Creamy Musk

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