Atlas Fever by Ex Nihilo
Brand: Ex Nihilo
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Rock the kasbah: pink pepper and incense over narcissus, on tonka, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and dry woods.
Is Atlas Fever worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pink pepper and incense, narcissus at the heart, then dries down to tonka bean and cedar.
Scent Score: 79/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 87, versatility 67, layerability 81 and value 72, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and casual days. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2017 · Unisex
Key accords: Pink Pepper, Incense, Narcissus, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Pink Pepper
- Incense
Heart Notes
- Narcissus
Base Notes
- Tonka Bean
- Cedar
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- Woody Notes
Occasions: Evening, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Atlas Fever by Ex Nihilo belongs to the woody fragrance family. Rock the kasbah: pink pepper and incense over narcissus, on tonka, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and dry woods. Atlas Fever opens with Pink Pepper and Incense. The heart brings Narcissus. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Woody Notes.
How to wear Atlas Fever
On skin, Atlas Fever by Ex Nihilo has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Atlas Fever opens with Pink Pepper and Incense.
The heart brings Narcissus.
It dries down to Tonka Bean, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Woody Notes.
What to layer with Atlas Fever
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 2 sprays Miss Dior
Si by Armani
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and woody notes.
Order: Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Si on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 2 sprays Si
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean, cedar, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 2 sprays Le Male
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean, cedar, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
Pairings to approach with care
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 33/99
Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent, and they share cedar.
Order: Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 1 spray Brutus
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 37/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent, and they share cedar and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 1 spray Diaghilev
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include tonka bean, sandalwood, and vanilla.
- Si by ArmaniBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include vanilla and woody notes.
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include cedar, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Atlas Fever?
Atlas Fever opens with Pink Pepper and Incense. The heart brings Narcissus. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Woody Notes.
How long does Atlas Fever last, and how strong is it?
Atlas Fever by Ex Nihilo has long Lasting longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Atlas Fever?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and casual.
What layers well with Atlas Fever?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share tonka bean, sandalwood, and vanilla. Apply Atlas Fever first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Atlas Fever : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
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