Nocturama by Ex Nihilo bottle
Ex Nihilo

Nocturama

3.6/5 · 42 votes Feminine 2018
Main accords
Where to buy
Love Nocturama?
Save it to your favourites and discover similar scents in the Nardinum app.
Get the app

Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day89
Night100
Fall100
Spring89
Winter78
Summer44
Our take

Nocturama presents narcissus and bergamot alongside calamus, cacao and leather. The yellow floral accord carries a green edge from the calamus, while the cacao adds a sweet, warm density. Leather brings an animalic roughness that keeps the citrus and flowers from feeling bright. The aromatic and woody facets sit underneath, giving the cacao and leather a dry foundation rather than a soft one.

The scent feels composed for evening wear, suited to a dim restaurant or a late indoor event. It is not a casual daytime choice, and it does not suit a hot, bright setting. The mood is intimate and slightly heavy, with the spicy warmth wrapping around the floral notes instead of lifting them upward.

The cacao and leather hold the composition together without pushing outward. The scent stays near the body as the hours pass, and the narcissus remains present without growing louder. The citrus from the bergamot blends into the spice rather than cutting through it, so the overall impression stays warm and close.

The animalic accord is pronounced and may feel too sharp for those who prefer clean florals. The sweetness from the cacao does not soften the leather enough for everyone. It is a specific combination that demands tolerance for heavy, slightly rough edges.

Smells similar

Built from the same materials — ranked by how unusual the shared notes are, not by how many.

More from Ex Nihilo

All Ex Nihilo →