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Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman
Pear, ginger and airy ambered woods
Ex Nihilo presents Blue Talisman as a hypnotic jewel and a lucky charm for the skin. Jordi Fernández builds the Eau de Parfum on juicy pear and soft, abstract musks, with bergamot, ginger and mandarin on top, orange blossom and Georgywood™ in the heart, and Ambrofix™ and Akigalawood™ underneath.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
- Character
- Moderate
- Concentration
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In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Pear with a spiced edge
Pear leads, joined by bergamot, mandarin and a little ginger. It is juicy rather than sugary, and the ginger gives the citrus a faint warmth. The brand wants the pear's freshness kept in balance, and even this first stretch already feels poised.
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Orange blossom meets wood
In the heart, orange blossom meets Georgywood™. The flower softens the fruit, the wood adds structure, and the result is quiet rather than showy: the scent slides from fruit towards a woody-floral middle. This is the pivot of the perfume, where the juicy opening hands over to the base.
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Ambrofix™ and musks
Ambrofix™, Akigalawood™ and musks form the base. The brand uses a generous dose of Ambrofix™ to balance the pear, which gives an airy, almost ethereal depth instead of weight. The musks stay soft and abstract, and the skin keeps an ambery woodiness.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Two or three sprays on the neck, chest or wrists are a good start. Spray onto clean, dry skin. Its airy character suits daily wear as well as evenings, and it stays comfortable in mild weather from spring to autumn.
Who it is for
For people who prefer fresh fruit and soft woods to heavy sweetness, and want a perfume that feels modern and slightly abstract. It fits office days, dinners and city evenings, and suits a signature that stays composed.
Why choose Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman
The house calls Blue Talisman an olfactive statement of its boldness and sophistication, with a nod to Place Vendôme, the area near where Ex Nihilo was born. Ambrofix™ gives the pear an airy depth. An Extrait with its own notes also exists; this page covers the Eau de Parfum.
At a glance
Questions
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How does the Eau de Parfum differ from the Extrait?
They are two separate compositions. This Eau de Parfum opens on pear, bergamot, ginger and mandarin over Akigalawood™ and musks. The Extrait leans on jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood, and is warmer and deeper.
What kind of scent is it?
A woody, ambery perfume built on pear and soft musks. It is airy and modern rather than heavy, and the brand places it in the woody, ambery family.
How should I apply it?
Two to three sprays on clean skin at the neck, chest or wrists, from about a hand's width away. Let it dry without rubbing.
Which size is this?
The 100 ml bottle of the Eau de Parfum. This concentration is versatile: enough body for the evening, light enough to wear in the daytime.
The house
About Ex Nihilo
Ex Nihilo is a Paris house founded in 2013 by three people from the luxury world, working with emerging perfumers who are given free creative rein. Its perfumes sit in four universes, floral, ambery, woody and citrus, with a modern design language drawn from French avant-garde art.
- Founded in Paris, France, in 2013 by Sylvie Loday, Olivier Royère and Benoît Verdier
- The name is Latin; the brand glosses it as ‘created out of the blue’
- Works with emerging perfumers and gives them total creative freedom
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