Ex Nihilo · 2020
Explicite EDP
Longevity
Long-lastingabout 3 in 5 of 34 people
Projection
Strongabout 6 in 10
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
gourmand
sweet
cozy
intimate
creamy vanilla pudding warmed with nutmeg
Scent Notes
Floral
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What the community says
Above all, creamy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 34 describe how long it lasts, 29 how far it projects and 31 how it smells. Most other posts only name Explicite.
How long it lasts34 people
Leans long-lasting
about 3 in 5 say it lasts a long time
In words
Most people who describe it say it lasts a long time: about 3 in 5.
How far it projects
Early reports (29 people): strong
about 6 in 10 say it projects strongly
In words
So far, about 6 in 10 of them say it projects strongly.
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Also worth knowing
Compliments
6%
6% of people get compliments on it (34).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Creators on Explicite1 video
Summary in words
Ex Nihilo Explicite: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, creamy.
Worn by everyone.
Leans long-lasting (34 people): Most people who describe it say it lasts a long time: about 3 in 5.
Early reports (29 people): strong: So far, about 6 in 10 of them say it projects strongly.
6% of people get compliments on it (34).
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 80+ 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 Explicite smells like creamy vanilla pudding warmed with nutmeg. It opens with nutmeg and pink pepper, moves into peony, praliné and lily of the valley and settles on sandalwood, vanilla and amber. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum works across all four seasons and is an evening scent. Reach for it for date nights and nights out. Released in 2020.
Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, 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 spicy fragrances.
Around $385.
Explore more: More from Ex Nihilo · Gourmand perfumes · Nutmeg perfumes · Pink pepper 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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More from Ex Nihilo
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sweet rose and berry cream with warm spice
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In Paradise Riviera
sunlit floral bouquet, creamy musks, bergamot sparkle
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like creamy vanilla pudding warmed with nutmeg. It opens with nutmeg and pink pepper, moves into peony, praliné and lily of the valley and settles on sandalwood, vanilla and amber.
Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It works across all four seasons. It is an evening scent. It suits date nights and nights out.
It reads unisex.
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