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Ex Nihilo

Blue Talisman

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Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo

Olfactive Profile

fresh · woody · citrus · floral · musky

About the Fragrance

A talismanic fresh woody glow: juicy pear and bergamot opening into an airy orange-blossom heart, sealed with a soft amber-musk signature. Crisp, modern and quietly hypnotic.

Note Pyramid

The composition

Composed by . A unisex fragrance for spring & summer.

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Top notes

the opening
  • Pear
    Pear
  • Bergamot
    Bergamot
  • Mandarin
    Mandarin

Heart notes

the soul
  • Orange Blossom
    Orange Blossom
  • Georgywood

Base notes

the trail
  • Musk
    Musk
  • Ambrofix

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage3/5
Projection3/5

Wearable in

Seasonspring · summer
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyFresh Woody

Main accords

freshwoodycitrusfloralmusky

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Textures

  • — Sanded wood
  • — Raw silk
  • — Warm milk
  • — Cold citrus peel
  • — Linen
  • — Whitewashed plaster

Materials

Mysore sandalwood · Raw silk · Beeswax · Bergamot oil · Bleached driftwood · Terracotta

Atmosphere

The room

A temple courtyard at dawn

Weather

The air

Warm humid morning, 24°C

Interior Design

Soft tropical modern

Teak floors, sheer linen, a sandalwood deity

Season

spring · summer

Wears best in spring and summer.

City Match

Kyoto temple grounds at first light

Also at home in Mysore, Bali, Capri.

Literary Match

Hesse — Siddhartha

Siddhartha — Hesse · The God of Small Things — Roy

In one line

Ex Nihilo

Blue Talisman — creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Available samples.

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