The Hedonist Extrait
The Hedonist Extrait by Ex Nihilo is an unisex extrait de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, ginger and grapefruit, moves into cedarwood, akigalawood and lychee and dries down to vetiver, tonka bean, patchouli and amberwood. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
Heart
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Akigalawood Patchouli with the earth taken out. Peppery, lightly spiced dry wood that makes a base feel expensive.
- Lychee Rosy, watery and delicate. Sweet without being heavy.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Amberwood Dry synthetic warmth, sharper than amber. Everywhere in modern masculines.
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