Ex Nihilo - The Hedonist Extrait

Citrus brightness cuts first, grapefruit and bergamot sharpened by a bite of ginger, before the fragrance settles into its true character: akigalawood's dry, peppery facets locked into lychee's cool floral sweetness, grounded by a base of patchouli, vetiver, and tonka that thickens and darkens through the hours.

The Nose

Composed by Jordi Fernandez for Ex Nihilo, also behind Golden Wanderers and Brompton Immortals.

Fragrance Character

The opening projects cleanly, the citrus-ginger accord giving the first moments a focused, slightly tart snap. As the heart develops, akigalawood introduces a woody, almost smoky dryness that the lychee softens without sweetening. The base draws it close to skin, patchouli and vetiver weaving through tonka's warmth until the whole thing becomes a dense, resinous second skin.

Best Worn

Cold-weather evenings suit it best, where the amberwood and patchouli can breathe into a coat collar or candlelit room. The wearer who reaches for this is deliberate, unhurried, and comfortable commanding a corner of the room.

Why The Hedonist Extrait Decant

This extrait concentration means the patchouli-vetiver base accumulates quickly, and a decant lets you judge whether that depth works with your skin chemistry before committing to the full bottle price.

Official Notes

Grapefruit · Ginger · Bergamot · Akigalawood · Lychee · Cedarwood · Amberwood · Vetiver · Patchouli · Tonka Bean

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