Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman
- Authentic original perfume
- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo is juicy pear and citrus over a smooth, modern woody base. The opening is bright with a little bite: pear, bergamot and mandarin, with ginger for snap. Orange blossom softens the heart, and Georgywood adds a creamy warmth that stops it reading as a simple citrus. Akigalawood, musk and Ambrofix finish it clean and gently ambery. Released in 2023, it works for men and women alike and fits neatly into a working week. Voters choose it for spring and summer days. The community calls neither longevity nor sillage extreme: both come out moderate in the vote, so it stays polite at a desk. If you want one easy daytime scent, start with a 3ml decant and see if it sticks.
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The community verdict
A fresh, fruity blend, Blue Talisman opens with pear, bergamot and mandarin orange before orange blossom, woods and musk appear. Most report moderate longevity and projection. Its balance of freshness and presence suits spring days and the office; summer works too, though the pear may be too fruity for some.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Topfirst impression
- Heartafter a few minutes
- Georgywood
- Orange Blossom
- Basewhat lingers
- Akigalawood
- Ambrofix
- Musk
- Brand
- Ex Nihilo
- Scent profile
- Unisex
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Mandarin peel and ripe pear on a clean desk by the window.
What you smell
First spray0–15 min
Heart15 min – 2 h
- Georgywood
- Orange Blossom
Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h
- Akigalawood
- Ambrofix
- Musk
- Lasts
- 3–6 h
- Moderate
- Sillage
- Moderate, 2 of 4
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 50%Moderate
Sillage
Most voted: 65%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 48%Spring
Time of day
Most voted: 52%Daytime
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Longevity
- Very weak2%
- Weak8%
- Moderate (Most voted)50%
- Long lasting40%
- Eternal0%
Sillage
- Intimate10%
- Moderate (Most voted)65%
- Strong25%
- Enormous0%
Season
- Spring (Most voted)48%
- Summer35%
- Autumn12%
- Winter5%
Time of day
- Daytime (Most voted)52%
- Office30%
- Evening14%
- Night out4%
Which size is right for you?
Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
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Smell it on your skin before you buy
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Try several scents for one bottle’s price
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Travel-ready atomiser
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No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
It opens bright and juicy, with ripe pear and mandarin. Orange blossom softens the middle and a clean woody note follows. It ends on a light, smooth musk that feels airy and polished.
How it wears
The perfume community reports moderate longevity and moderate projection. It is meant to be noticed gently, with balance between lightness and presence.
When to wear it
Wearers reach for it on spring days, and it also works in summer. It is a daytime scent that suits the office.
Who it suits
It suits someone who wants a fresh, fruity and polished scent that stays quiet at work. The pear is noticeable, so those who dislike fruit may find it too fruity.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Essential Parfums Ambre Latte: shares the georgywood and ambrofix in the woody base
- BDK Parfums Impadia: shares the akigalawood and pear
- Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia: shares the georgywood and orange blossom
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman comes as 3ml for €16.56 (€5.52/ml), 10ml for €50.22 (€5.02/ml) and 30ml for €121.18 (€4.04/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman smell like?
Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman opens with Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Pear. The heart brings Georgywood and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Akigalawood, Ambrofix and Musk.
Is Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (50% of votes), and 40% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (65% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it most for spring, but summer still takes 35% of season votes.
Is Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 5% of season votes go to winter.
Is Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 82% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 18% for evenings and nights out.
Can I wear Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other times of day, but the office still takes 30% of time-of-day votes.
Who makes Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
Blue Talisman is made by Ex Nihilo. It was launched in 2023.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
A 10ml decant of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other Ex Nihilo perfumes can I try?
Besides Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, 10ML has Lust in Paradise Extrait, Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum and Lust in Paradise from Ex Nihilo, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman decant is filled by hand from an original Ex Nihilo bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
Is Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman fresh or warm?
Fresh. Pear, bergamot and mandarin keep it bright and clean, and the musky woods stay soft rather than warm.
Can women and men wear Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
Yes. It is a unisex scent, and its fresh, fruity and woody accords suit any wearer.
Where can I buy Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman as a decant?
At 10ML: Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €50.22 (€5.02/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.