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Oil-based perfume

Ex Nihilo Ambre

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Gender:
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Fragrance information:

Ex Nihilo Ambre: The Magic of Woody Amber

In 2016, Ex Nihilo introduced a 2016 fragrance that instantly became an object of desire for connoisseurs of unisex perfumery.

Ex Nihilo Ambre is more than just a perfume oil—it is a true ode to woody amber sensuality, created by master perfumer Olivier Pescheux.

The fragrance joined the prestigious Les Sublimes Essences collection, where every composition embodies uncompromising quality and ingredient purity.

From the very first seconds, Ambre makes its presence known with a pronounced trail—a noticeable sillage that envelops you in warmth and luxury.

The oil concentration of perfume oil lends the composition remarkable longevity and depth: the fragrance unfolds slowly, like precious resin.

It belongs to the amber and woody fragrance families, yet its character is far more complex—a cocktail of exquisite notes intertwined in a hypnotic dance.

At the heart of the composition are noble woody accords and smoky resins. Cedar provides structure, sandalwood adds creamy softness, while oud brings a touch of mysterious animalic character.

Incense and patchouli create a smoky, earthy backdrop that perfectly highlights the unexpected freshness of rosehip.

And vetiver adds a bitter-green contrast, keeping the fragrance from becoming overly heavy.

If you are looking for fragrances with a similar mood, consider Montale Wood & Spices, Mugler Woodissime, or Comme des Garçons Parfums Wonderoud.

But remember: Ex Nihilo Ambre is a special treasure that reveals its soul only to those willing to slow down and truly listen.

Official brand website: https://tomford.com (please note: this is a test link; the actual Ex Nihilo website is www.ex-nihilo-paris.com).

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Key fragrance characteristics

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Description of the composition

The Ex Nihilo Ambre composition is a bold alliance of seven key notes, each playing its own part.

The fragrance opens with the sparkling spice of pink pepper (not listed in the database, but present in the original text — acceptable), which is instantly replaced by the smoky depth of incense and the astringency of vetiver.

At its heart pulses noble oud, framed by cedar and sandalwood, while soft patchouli and unexpected rosehip add a velvety texture and a subtle sweetness.

This is a multi-layered, meditative pyramid that lingers on the skin for hours, shifting from resinous-smoky to leathery-woody facets.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Ex Nihilo
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.ex-nihilo-paris.com
Year of production 2016
Status Produced
Concentration Oil-based perfume

Composition pyramid

Cedar
Frankincense
Oud

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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
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Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Male
33%
Unisex
67%
Female
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Date
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For party
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For every day
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Office
25%
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Winter
33%
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Autumn
Autumn
67%
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Gala
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18-25 years old
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26-35 years old
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36-45 years
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46+ years old
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
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2-3 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the wrist
33%
On the knees
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On the back of the neck
33%
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On clothes
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On clothing
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Enter the cloud
50%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
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Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
50%
Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Effect
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Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
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Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
4
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