Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands (2024)

Ex Nihilo

Scarlet Sands

About

Scarlet Sands opens with raspberry and mandarin, then settles into jasmine, freesia, and orange blossom. Amber, akigalawood, and vanilla shape a dry warm finish. It feels present yet controlled, with a smooth, comfortable trail.

Scarlet Sands opens brightly: juicy raspberry meets mandarin right away, giving a soft fruity-citrus spark. After a few minutes, the scent turns more floral, with jasmine, freesia, and orange blossom unfolding in a smooth, non-shrill way. The floral facet stays delicate and supports the composition rather than taking center stage. In the base, amber and akigalawood appear quickly, shaping a woody-smoky outline with dry warmth. Vanilla rounds this structure, making the trail softer and closer to the skin. The result is a unisex fragrance balanced between a fruity opening and a warm woody-amber drydown. It suits evening wear and in-between seasons when you want presence without excessive loudness.

Top notes

raspberry, mandarin

Heart

orange blossom, jasmine, freesia

Base

amber, akigalawood, vanilla

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