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Home Fragrances Ex Nihilo Babylone Midnight Special
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Ex Nihilo Midnight Special

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Introducing Ex Nihilo Midnight Special

Ex Nihilo Midnight Special is an amazing unisex fragrance, released in 2017 and part of the Babylone collection by Ex Nihilo.

This French niche perfumery house, founded in 2013, was born from the bold idea of three friends: Olivier Royère, Benoît Verdier, and Sylvie Loday, and is renowned for its innovative concepts that make each fragrance a unique event in the world of perfumery.

Positioning and Character

The fragrance is presented in the concentration of Eau de Parfum, ensuring richness and longevity.

As a unisex scent, it suits everyone seeking bold and modern accords, and its medium sillage leaves an elegant trail without overwhelming others.

Belonging to the Oriental and Spicy families, it is ideal for evening events or cool seasons, offering warmth and comfort.

The Masterpiece by Olivier Pescheux

The creator of this masterpiece is the talented perfumer Olivier Pescheux, whose experience and artistic approach have given the fragrance complex multifacetedness.

His work reflects the DNA of the Ex Nihilo brand — a balance between traditional techniques and modern experiments, making Midnight Special a notable release in the industry.

Note Harmony

The composition is built on a dynamic transition from spicy top notes to a fruity-floral heart and a deep woody base, creating an exciting olfactory journey.

This structure makes the fragrance intriguing for those who love to explore new facets in perfumery.

Similar Fragrances for Your Collection

If Midnight Special has impressed you, take a look at Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud, Armaf Club de Nuit Woman Intense, and Franck Boclet Rebel — these options offer similar spicy and oriental accents, expanding your perfume horizons.

For additional information or purchase, visit the official website: http://www.antoniobanderasfragrances.com.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Ex Nihilo Midnight Special begins with a spicy explosion of black pepper, cinnamon, and saffron, which give an energetic and bright start.

In the heart of the composition, juicy grapefruit and sweet jam unfold, complemented by tender rose, creating a fruity-floral harmony.

The base of the fragrance delves into deep woody chords of oud and patchouli, warmed by sweet vanilla, ensuring a long and warm finish.

This layered structure unfolds smoothly on the skin, from spicy liveliness to cozy depth, making every moment of wear unique.

This approach reflects the skill in balancing notes, characteristic of high-level niche perfumery.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Ex Nihilo
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.ex-nihilo-paris.com
Year of production 2017
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Note photo Saffron
Saffron
Note photo Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Note photo Jam
Jam
Note photo Rose
Rose
Note photo Oud
Oud
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli
Note photo Vanilla
Vanilla

Top notes

Black Pepper Cinnamon Saffron

Heart notes

Grapefruit Jam Rose

Base notes

Oud Patchouli Vanilla

Families

Family East East
Family Spicy Spicy

Fragrance characteristics

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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
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
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
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
25%
Unisex
62%
Female
12%
What kind of event
Date
25%
Wedding
12%
Sport
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Sleep
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For party
12%
For every day
12%
Sex
12%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
12%
Office
12%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
44%
Spring
Spring
11%
Summer
Summer
11%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
25%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
14%
18-25 years old
21%
26-35 years old
14%
36-45 years
21%
46+ years old
14%
Any
14%
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.
Spot
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Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
14%
On the wrist
14%
On the knees
14%
On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
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On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
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Freshness
17%
Exoticism
17%
Luxury
33%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
17%
Joy
0%
Calm
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Excitement
17%
Sadness
0%
Despair
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Pleasant and unobtrusive
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