Amber Sky by Ex Nihilo: Notes, Longevity and Review

Amber Sky by Ex Nihilo smells like a spiced sunset settling into warm amber and dark woods. Composed by Olivier Pescheux and launched in 2016, this unisex Eau de Parfum was inspired by evenings over the Bosphorus, between East and West.

What Does Amber Sky by Ex Nihilo Smell Like?

The opening is bright and peppery. Italian bergamot gives a zesty, almost electric lift while coriander seed adds a dry, aromatic spice that feels green and warm at once. It smells like golden light on stone. The heart turns warmer and more floral-spicy, with nutmeg and Egyptian geranium creating a rich, slightly powdery warmth that bridges the citrus top and the resinous base. Then the amber takes command. Amber, resinoid vanilla, tonka bean, cedar and sandalwood melt together into a deep, glowing warmth that is sweet but never sticky, with the woods keeping it grounded. The drydown is long and enveloping, like the last hour of a warm evening. The spiced amber heart makes it especially rewarding on cold evenings.

Notes, Concentration, and Performance

Amber Sky is an Eau de Parfum. Longevity is strong at eight to ten hours, and projection is moderate to strong, leaving a clear, warm trail for the first few hours. The amber and vanilla base is tenacious on both skin and fabric. It performs best in autumn and winter, when the spiced warmth has room to unfold, and a little goes a long way.

• Top: bergamot, coriander seed
• Heart: nutmeg, geranium
• Base: amber, cedarwood, sandalwood, resinoid vanilla, tonka bean

Best For

This is an evening and cold-weather fragrance, suited to nights out, dinners and formal occasions. Its warm amber character makes it a natural signature for winter. Explore more of the house with Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo for a fresher direction or Bois d'Hiver by Ex Nihilo for another spiced woody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber Sky by Ex Nihilo very sweet?
It has warmth from vanilla and tonka, but coriander, nutmeg and woods keep it spicy and balanced rather than dessert-like.

How long does Amber Sky by Ex Nihilo last?
Eight to ten hours is typical, with the amber and vanilla base lingering longest on clothes.

Who created Amber Sky by Ex Nihilo?
It was composed by perfumer Olivier Pescheux, inspired by sunsets over the Bosphorus.

Amber Sky is available to fragrance lovers worldwide through DNA Perfumo.