Explicite by Ex Nihilo: Notes, Longevity and Review

Explicite by Ex Nihilo smells like a warm summer night rendered as perfume, with pink pepper and peony dissolving into praline, vanilla and amber. Composed by Jordi Fernandez and launched in 2020, this unisex Eau de Parfum belongs to the house's Interdites collection of forbidden pleasures.

What Does Explicite by Ex Nihilo Smell Like?

The opening crackles with spice. Pink pepper gives an electric, rosy heat while nutmeg adds a warm, slightly sweet depth that feels like skin warmed by the evening sun. It is an inviting, sensual start. The heart is a floral bouquet with a twist: peony and lily bring soft, romantic petals, but praline weaves through them with a nutty, caramel-like sweetness that turns the florals gourmand without making them edible. In the base, vanilla and amber melt together into a golden, glowing warmth, smoothed by sandalwood's creamy woodiness. The drydown is the star, a long, sensual amber vanilla that feels like the memory of a perfect night.

Notes, Concentration, and Performance

Explicite is an Eau de Parfum, sold in 50 and 100 ml bottles. Longevity is very good at eight to ten hours, and projection is moderate to strong, with the praline and amber base projecting warmly for hours. It is a fragrance that fills the space around the wearer in the evening, so restrained application is wise for daytime.

  • Top: nutmeg, pink pepper
  • Heart: praline, peony, lily
  • Base: sandalwood, amber, vanilla

Best For

Evenings, date nights and warm nights out are its natural setting, and it wears beautifully through autumn. Its sensual amber character makes it a strong cold-weather choice too. Related house scents include Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo for contrast or Bois d'Hiver by Ex Nihilo for another warm woody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Explicite by Ex Nihilo a gourmand fragrance?
It has gourmand touches from praline and vanilla, but the florals, pepper and amber keep it in sensual floral territory rather than dessert.

How long does Explicite by Ex Nihilo last?
Eight to ten hours is typical, with the amber and vanilla base lasting longest on skin.

What collection is Explicite by Ex Nihilo part of?
It belongs to the Interdites collection, Ex Nihilo's line built around forbidden, sensual themes.

Explicite is available to fragrance lovers worldwide through DNA Perfumo.

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