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Ex Nihilo · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2020
≈ $180 · 100ml · approx. retail
A spiced nutmeg and pink pepper opening gives way to a sweet praline-and-peony heart before resting on creamy sandalwood, amber and vanilla, making for a cozy, dessert-like amber floral. Its suggestive name and gourmand warmth have made it a popular cold-weather pick from the brand.
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Spanish · 13 in collection
Jordi Fernández is a Spanish senior perfumer at Givaudan, a largely self-taught Catalan who began at Eurofragrance in Barcelona before joining Givaudan in 2010. Nicknamed the 'Master of Oud,' he favours noble materials used in overdose and has composed for Montblanc, Versace and Carolina Herrera.
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