Ex Nihilo Venenum Kiss (2015)

Ex Nihilo

Venenum Kiss

About

A spicy floral composition where saffron and nutmeg meet a dense rose and the herbal bitterness of artemisia. Vanilla, sandalwood, and styrax in the base soften it into a resinous glow. On skin, it leaves a warm, velvety trail.

Venenum Kiss opens with the dry warmth of saffron and nutmeg, quickly lit by a soft, slightly honeyed neroli. In the heart, the rose feels dense rather than airy: amber gives it body, while artemisia adds a herbal bitterness and a shadowy edge. The spice-floral contrast stays steady, so the scent develops in a calm, composed line. In the base, vanilla smooths the structure, while sandalwood and styrax leave a creamy resinous trail with a faint smoky haze. Projection is noticeable at close to medium range, especially in the first hours. It suits wearers who enjoy spicy amber-rose profiles with a warm woody finish. It performs best in the evening and in cooler weather, when the resinous base feels deeper.

Top notes

saffron, nutmeg, neroli

Heart

rose, amber, artemisia

Base

vanilla, sandalwood, styrax

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