Ex Nihilo

Devil Tender

Devil Tender by Ex Nihilo is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with grapefruit, pink pepper and peach, moves into rose and dries down to sandalwood, suede and cedarwood. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

• Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
• Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
• Peach Fuzzy, warm and slightly creamy. Soft rather than sharp.

Heart

• Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Dry-down

• Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
• Suede Soft, powdery leather. Much gentler than the real thing.
• Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.

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