Ex Nihilo
Whiplash
About
Whiplash wears as a contrast of juicy citrus and dry spice: orange, mandarin, and bergamot meet pepper, ginger, and cardamom. In the base, akigalawood, ambrette, and patchouli leave a woody-green trail with a soft musky touch.
Ex Nihilo Whiplash opens with a vivid citrus burst: orange, mandarin, and bergamot create a juicy, lightly sparkling start. Pepper adds a dry, almost crisp warmth that sharpens the first minutes. In the heart, ginger and cardamom keep the spicy pulse moving, while rose smooths it with a soft, velvety line. As it develops, the scent turns woody-green, with akigalawood giving a clean, modern texture. Ambrette brings a gentle musky nuance, and patchouli anchors the base into a deeper, more tactile trail. This is a unisex composition for those who enjoy the contrast of fresh citrus and warm spice. Whiplash wears well in daytime and early evening when you want something focused, energetic, and not heavy.
Top notes
orange, pepper, bergamot, mandarin
Heart
ginger, rose, cardamom
Base
ambrette, akigalawood, patchouli