Explicite by Ex Nihilo bottle
Ex Nihilo

Explicite

3.9/5 · 655 votes Feminine 2020
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.6/5
Sillage3.4/5
Day87
Night81
Fall100
Spring91
Winter91
Summer52
Our take

Explicite opens with a crisp, peppery snap of nutmeg and pink pepper that feels like the first bite into a spice biscuit, bright and almost fizzy. It quickly softens into a floral sweet heart where praline dusts the peony and lily with a sugary sheen, while Petalia adds a cool, petal-like smoothness that keeps things from tipping into syrupy. The base is a warm, powdery vanilla amber with sandalwood providing a dry, creamy backbone. This is a polite Oriental Floral, not a bold statement but a well-mannered whisper. The overall character is that of a silk scarf left on a sunlit vanity, lightly scented with talcum and dessert crumbs.

It feels more mainstream than niche, with a synthetic softness that makes it wearable but not memorable. The sillage is modest and longevity fades within a few hours, which matches its rating here. It suits someone who wants a friendly, sweet floral for spring days or winter evenings, but those who crave depth, smoke, or audacity should skip. Wear it to brunch or a daytime date, never to a power meeting. That said, fall and winter truly let its amber and vanilla glow. A pleasant, forgettable hug in a bottle.

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