Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome (2014)

Ex Nihilo

Oud Vendome

About

A dry woody-spicy scent where saffron and ginger quickly move into green galbanum and cedar. The base of oud, incense, and musk leaves a warm smoky trail. It feels focused and confident, especially for evenings and cooler weather.

Oud Vendome opens with a dry, slightly spicy contrast of saffron and ginger. In the first minutes, it feels sharp and composed, without a sweet start. In the heart, the green bitterness of galbanum and a steady cedar line make the composition stricter. Gradually, an oud accord with a smoky incense texture moves to the front. Musk in the base softens the edges and leaves a warm, clean trail. Overall, this is a woody-spicy unisex fragrance with a confident evening character. It wears especially well in cool weather and in settings where a restrained but noticeable scent is needed.

Top notes

saffron, ginger

Heart

galbanum, cedar

Base

agarwood (oud), incense, musk

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