
Image · Ex Nihilo (official) — rights
Venenum Kiss
Ex Nihilo · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2015
≈ $185 · 100ml · approx. retail
Saffron and nutmeg open on a spiced, resinous journey through rose and amber to a warm sandalwood-vanilla-styrax base, giving an opulent, 'Orient Express'-styled composition. It later spawned a Rose de Mai flanker and is well regarded among the house's more oriental-leaning scents.
The scent
Best for
Perfumer
French · 85 in collection
Acclaimed Givaudan perfumer known for expressive, emotional scents.
See their fragrances →Dupes & cheaper alternatives
Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.

Lattafa Ser Al Malika
Lattafa Perfumes · Amber
Shares Neroli, Artemisia (Wormwood), Saffron

Mirach
Tiziana Terenzi · Amber
Shares Rose, Saffron, Nutmeg
Al Mukhtalif Signature
Nusuk · Woody
Shares Rose, Sandalwood, Amber

No. 1
Clive Christian · Amber
Shares Nutmeg, Artemisia (Wormwood), Rose
No. 1 Masculine
Clive Christian · Amber
Shares Nutmeg, Artemisia (Wormwood), Rose

Halfeti
Penhaligon's · Amber
Shares Saffron, Rose, Nutmeg