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Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse

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Fragrance Character

Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse is a 2025 women's eau de parfum in which juicy fruitiness meets modern floral softness and spicy woody depth.

The fragrance belongs to the floral and fruity families and has an expressive character without feeling overly heavy.

Its mood can be described as playful, confident and slightly daring: it is a perfume for a woman who loves distinctive accents and has no desire to blend into the crowd.

The release continues the aesthetic of Ex Nihilo, a French niche house built around the idea of creative freedom, bold combinations and meticulous attention to quality.

Spiky Muse reveals this DNA from a brighter and more cheerful perspective.

There is no deliberate vintage feel or austere classic powderiness here: the composition comes across as modern, light and seductive.

Development and Impression

On the skin, the fragrance develops dynamically: the fresh opening gradually becomes rounder and more sensual before settling into a warm woody-ambery base.

Floral and fruity nuances create a polished impression, while spicy and woody facets add character and make the scent less predictable.

As a result, Spiky Muse is suitable not only for romantic looks but also for everyday outings, meeting friends, dates and special occasions.

The eau de parfum has moderate sillage: the fragrance is clearly noticeable within one's personal space and leaves a pleasant impression without filling the entire room.

Longevity and intensity will depend on the temperature, skin type and amount applied, so it is best to start with a moderate dose.

One or two sprays are enough on the skin, while two or three can be applied to clothing, choosing the distance and spraying area according to the fabric's density.

Creators and Similar Fragrances

Spiky Muse was created by a team of four perfumers: Benoît Verdier, Louise Turner, Olivier Cresp and Sylvie Loday.

This collective authorship is reflected in the composition's balance: it combines a bright impulse, a soft floral side and a modern woody-ambery base.

No other concentrations of this fragrance are specified in the available data.

Those drawn to the idea of a feminine fruity-floral fragrance with a warm, modern trail should take a look at Parfums Genty #HugMe.

It can serve as a starting point for further exploring a similar mood, although Spiky Muse retains its own distinctive signature through spicy, woody and ambery nuances.

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Key fragrance characteristics

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Description of the composition

Notes Pyramid

The top notes of Spiky Muse open with bergamot, strawberry and pink pepper, also described as a red berry accord.

The fresh citrus nuance of bergamot lends the opening a radiant quality, while the strawberry-spicy combination makes it juicy and vibrant.

Pistachio and rose meet at the heart of the composition.

The pistachio nuance adds a soft, creamy facet, while rose reinforces the floral character and softens the spicy expressiveness of the opening.

The base is built around Akigalawood, Ambrofix, cedar and tonka bean.

The woody notes form a dry framework, Ambrofix enhances the warm ambery character, and tonka bean makes the finish rounder and more comforting.

As a result, the fragrance pyramid combines citrus, fruity, floral, spicy, woody and ambery families.

The fragrance evolves from bright berry freshness to a soft floral heart and a warm woody-ambery trail.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Ex Nihilo
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.ex-nihilo-paris.com
Year of production 2025
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Pink pepper
Strawberry
Pistachio
Rose
Akigalawood
Ambrofix
Cedar

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Fragrance characteristics

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Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
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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
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
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Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Female
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Date
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Wedding
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For party
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For every day
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Sex
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Winter
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Autumn
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Gala
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under 18
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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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On the skin
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1-2 atomisations
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On clothing
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1-2 atomisations
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2-3 atomisations
100%
3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Effect
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Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
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Intensity
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
Average quality
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Spray
Spray
Average quality
3
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
Average quality
3
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Similarity according to users
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