Venenum Kiss
Venenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with neroli, saffron and nutmeg, moves into rose, davana and amber and dries down to vanilla, styrax and sandalwood. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Dry-down
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Styrax Smoky, leathery balsam. Slightly rubbery and dark.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
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