Ex Nihilo · 2014 · EDP
Fleur Narcotique
Fruity Floral
Ex Nihilo's cult signature: a luminous fruity-floral built around lychee, peach and peony, softened by orange blossom, jasmine and a clean musky drydown. Modern, radiant and unmistakably Parisian.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Quentin Bisch. A unisex fragrance for spring & summer.
Top notes
the opening- Bergamot
- Lychee
- Peach
Heart notes
the soul- Peony
- Orange Blossom
- Jasmine
Base notes
the trail- Musk
- Moss
- Woody Notes
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Textures
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
- — White petal
- — Honeyed silk
- — Night air
Materials
Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Jasmine absolute · White gold · Mother of pearl
Atmosphere
The room
A love letter half-burned on a marble counter
Weather
The air
Soft June evening before a storm
Interior Design
Faded European romance
Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase
Season
spring · summer
Wears best in spring and summer.
City Match
Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain
Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Seville.
Literary Match
Duras — The Lover
Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras
In one line
Ex Nihilo
Fleur Narcotique — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Fleur Narcotique from skin to room.
