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The Hedonist by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo · 0 · EDP

The Hedonist

Woody Aromatic

A modern woody aromatic with spicy bite: ginger and bergamot crackle over Akigalawood and cedar, settling into vetiver, tonka and musk. Tailored, charismatic, faintly addictive.

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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by . A unisex fragrance for fall & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Bergamot
    Bergamot
  • Ginger
    Ginger

Heart notes

the soul
  • Akigalawood
  • Cedar
    Cedar

Base notes

the trail
  • Vetiver
    Vetiver
  • Musk
    Musk
  • Tonka Bean
    Tonka Bean

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5

Wearable in

Seasonfall · winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyWoody Aromatic

Main accords

woodyaromaticspicywarm spicy

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Textures

  • Sanded wood
  • Raw silk
  • Warm milk
  • Red velvet
  • Hot milk
  • Stamen thread

Materials

Mysore sandalwood · Raw silk · Beeswax · Saffron filament · Carnelian · Velvet

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

fall · winter

Wears best in fall and winter.

City Match

Kyoto temple grounds at first light

Also at home in Mysore, Bali, Isfahan.

Literary Match

Hesse — Siddhartha

Siddhartha — Hesse · The God of Small Things — Roy

In one line

Ex Nihilo

The Hedonist — creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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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 The Hedonist from skin to room.

Bundle total · $236