Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman EDP
Scent Profile
Scent Pyramid
Performance
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Performance ratings are based on a composite of community data, multiple fragrance databases, and Venba's internal assessments. Results vary by individual — skin chemistry, pH, body temperature, and application method all influence how a fragrance wears on you.
Description
Description
Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman is a luminous, gender-neutral fresh-woody fragrance that wraps juicy pear and zesty bergamot around a soft, modern musk-and-amber drydown.
Composed by perfumer Jordi Fernández for the Parisian house Ex Nihilo and released in 2023 as the brand's 10th-anniversary signature, Blue Talisman quickly became the house's most talked-about scent. Reviewers describe it as an easy-wearing, versatile crowd-pleaser — bright and clean up top, smooth and skin-hugging as it settles.
Scent Character
- Woody — 39%
- Fresh — 22%
- Sweet — 17%
- Floral — 11%
- Spicy — 11%
Translation: a soft modern-woody core lit up by fresh citrus and juicy pear, with a gentle sweet-floral roundness and a faint gingery spark. Clean and contemporary rather than loud.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Pear, Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange
Heart: Orange Blossom, Georgywood
Base: Akigalawood, Ambrofix, Musk
Performance
Longevity: Good — reviewers report roughly 7–9 hours on skin, fading to a soft skin-scent on the tail end.
Sillage: Moderate — a pleasant scent bubble in the first hours rather than a room-filling projector.
Projection: Moderate up close; this is a versatile everyday wear, not a beast-mode statement scent.
Best Occasions & Season
Seasons: Spring and Summer.
Occasions: Business, Everyday, and Leisure.
Gender: Unisex — designed to be shared.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Jordi Fernández
House: Ex Nihilo, Paris
Released: 2023
Current Availability
The 1.7 oz/ 50 ml and 3.4 oz / 100 ml retail bottles are currently out of stock. You can still experience the fragrance through our in-stock decants below — authentic juice, decanted from genuine bottles.
Try Before You Commit
Sample the real fragrance, decanted from authentic bottles, before investing in a full size:
- 1 mL Sample — $9.99
- 5 mL Sample — $45.99
- 10 mL Sample — $69.99
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FAQ
Is this the real Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
Yes. Our samples and decants are filled from authentic, distributor-sourced bottles — never imitations.
How long does Blue Talisman last?
Most wearers get around 7–9 hours, with a soft skin-scent lingering afterward. Sillage is moderate — noticeable up close rather than room-filling.
Is it for men or women?
It's unisex, built around fresh pear, citrus and clean musk that suit any wearer.
Why start with a sample?
A 1 mL, 5 mL, or 10 mL decant lets you test the scent on your own skin before committing to a full bottle.