Ex Nihilo The Hedonist
- Authentic original perfume
- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
The Hedonist by Ex Nihilo is a crisp, woody citrus scent that keeps things clean rather than showy. Ginger gives the opening a sharp snap, and bergamot brightens it further, fresh and a little zesty. Akigalawood and cedarwood carry the heart, dry and modern rather than dense. Musk, vetiver and tonka bean settle the base, warm but never heavy, so the woody thread never overwhelms. Unisex through and through, it suits anyone who wants a scent that reads composed rather than showy. Launched in 2021, voters wear it in spring and autumn, mostly during the day, an easy pick for work. Most people who wear it vote the longevity moderate, and most call the sillage moderate too. A 3ml decant is a good way to see if it fits your working week.
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The community verdict
The Hedonist moves from ginger and bergamot to cedarwood, vetiver and musk, giving its fresh citrus start a woody finish. Most report moderate wear and projection, though some find it long-lasting or stronger in reach. It feels at home on spring days and in the office; autumn works too.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Heartafter a few minutes
- Akigalawood
- Cedarwood
- Basewhat lingers
- Brand
- Ex Nihilo
- Scent profile
- Unisex
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Ex Nihilo The Hedonist, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Ginger and cedar shavings in a sunlit carpentry workshop.
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 55%Moderate
Sillage
Most voted: 65%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 46%Spring
Time of day
Most voted: 52%Daytime
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Longevity
- Very weak2%
- Weak8%
- Moderate (Most voted)55%
- Long lasting35%
- Eternal0%
Sillage
- Intimate10%
- Moderate (Most voted)65%
- Strong25%
- Enormous0%
Season
- Spring (Most voted)46%
- Summer14%
- Autumn32%
- Winter8%
Time of day
- Daytime (Most voted)52%
- Office30%
- Evening12%
- Night out6%
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Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
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Ex Nihilo The Hedonist in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
It starts bright and zesty, with sharp ginger and a citrus snap. The middle turns dry and woody, then settles into a soft, clean base with a hint of vetiver. It is a fresh citrus scent that ends on wood.
How it wears
Wearers find it moderate in staying power, though some get a long-lasting result. It sits at a moderate reach, and a few notice it carrying further.
When to wear it
The perfume community reaches for it in spring and autumn, and during the day. It is a regular choice for the office.
Who it suits
Someone who likes crisp citrus with a woody finish and wants something grounded and lively. It suits men and women, though people who dislike wood may find it a touch too woody.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Parfums de Marly Castley: shares the ginger in its opening and the akigalawood in its heart
- Creed Original Vetiver: also leans on ginger and vetiver
- Comme des Garçons Blackpepper: shares the akigalawood and tonka bean
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Ex Nihilo The Hedonist comes as 3ml for €14.22 (€4.74/ml), 10ml for €43.02 (€4.30/ml) and 30ml for €129.51 (€4.32/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Ex Nihilo The Hedonist smell like?
Ex Nihilo The Hedonist opens with Bergamot and Ginger. The heart brings Akigalawood and Cedarwood. It dries down to Musk, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.
Is Ex Nihilo The Hedonist long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (55% of votes), and 35% 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 The Hedonist good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for spring; summer takes only 14% of season votes.
Is Ex Nihilo The Hedonist good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 8% of season votes go to winter.
Is Ex Nihilo The Hedonist 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 The Hedonist 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 The Hedonist?
The Hedonist is made by Ex Nihilo. It was launched in 2021.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Ex Nihilo The Hedonist?
A 10ml decant of Ex Nihilo The Hedonist 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 The Hedonist, 10ML has Lust in Paradise Extrait, Blue Talisman Extrait de Parfum and Blue Talisman from Ex Nihilo, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Ex Nihilo The Hedonist decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Ex Nihilo The Hedonist 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 The Hedonist fresh or warm?
Mostly fresh. Ginger and bergamot give it a citrus lift, and the woody base keeps it clean and calm rather than heavy or sweet.
What do people like most about Ex Nihilo The Hedonist?
People enjoy its unusual woody-citrus blend and find it both grounding and uplifting. They also like the focus on sustainable thinking behind it.
Where can I buy Ex Nihilo The Hedonist as a decant?
At 10ML: Ex Nihilo The Hedonist comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €43.02 (€4.30/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.