Ex Nihilo · 2017
Atlas Fever EDP
Longevity
Long-lastingabout 9 in 10 of 90 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 90 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
gourmand
sweet
cozy
intimate
creamy vanilla-tonka incense, smoky woody warmth
Scent Notes
Woody
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What the community says
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 90 describe how long it lasts, 90 how far it projects and 50 how it smells. Most other posts only name Atlas Fever.
How long it lasts90 people
Long-lasting for most people
about 9 in 10 say it lasts a long time
In words
The clear majority, about 9 in 10, say it lasts a long time.
How far it projects90 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it projects strongly
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Read what people say
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Also worth knowing
Compliments
2%
2% of people wearing it get compliments (47).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Creators on Atlas Fever2 videos
Summary in words
Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever: what people say about it.
Worn by everyone.
Long-lasting for most people (90 people): The clear majority, about 9 in 10, say it lasts a long time.
Mixed reports on projection (90 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
2% of people wearing it get compliments (47).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 110+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Ex Nihilo Atlas Fever smells like creamy vanilla-tonka incense, smoky woody warmth. It opens with pink pepper and frankincense, moves into narcissus absolute and settles on tonka bean, vanilla and Indian sandalwood. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. Reach for it for date nights and nights out. Released in 2017.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects strongly and fills a room.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something gourmand and sweet for date nights.
- Sample first if: you prefer quiet scents; it projects.
- Skip if: you dislike woody fragrances.
Around $515.
Explore more: More from Ex Nihilo · Gourmand perfumes · Pink pepper perfumes · Frankincense perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Date · night out
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
- Night out
The Brand
Ex Nihilo
Ex Nihilo is a Parisian niche house. Ex Nihilo has 51 perfumes on Scendira, and prices sit between about $20 and $515. Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique and Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise are the range's most-mentioned perfumes in the communities Scendira follows.
How the top picks smell
Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman (2023) opens with pear and bergamot and ends on musk, akigalawood and ambrofix; overall it reads as bright pear and citrus with airy floral musk. For Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum, 2014), expect fresh peach and lychee with a soft jasmine glow: lychee and peach up top, musk, woody notes and moss underneath. Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise (2019) comes across as fresh lychee with pink pepper and soft peony, with pink pepper at the start and musk, amber and white cedar at the base.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like creamy vanilla-tonka incense, smoky woody warmth. It opens with pink pepper and frankincense, moves into narcissus absolute and settles on tonka bean, vanilla and Indian sandalwood.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits date nights and nights out.
It reads unisex.
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