Devil Tender by Ex Nihilo
Brand: Ex Nihilo
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A luminous, sensual rose fragrance sharpened by sparkling citrus, juicy lychee, spicy pink pepper, and a soft amber-musk drydown.
Is Devil Tender worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pink pepper, peach and pink grapefruit, rose water and Bulgarian rose at the heart, then dries down to suede and heliotrope.
Scent Score: 70/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 63, versatility 93, layerability 72 and value 48, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for the office and evenings. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Floral · Floral Woody Musk
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Unisex
Key accords: Pink Pepper, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rose Water, Bulgarian Rose
Top Notes
- Pink Pepper
- Peach
- Pink Grapefruit
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Suede
- Heliotrope
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
- White Cedar Extract
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Devil Tender by Ex Nihilo belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous, sensual rose fragrance sharpened by sparkling citrus, juicy lychee, spicy pink pepper, and a soft amber-musk drydown. Devil Tender opens with Pink Pepper, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose Water, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Petals, and Tea. It dries down to Suede, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Sandalwood, and White Cedar Extract.
How to wear Devil Tender
On skin, Devil Tender by Ex Nihilo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Devil Tender : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Devil Tender opens with Pink Pepper, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Rose Water, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Petals, and Tea.
It dries down to Suede, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Sandalwood, and White Cedar Extract.
What to layer with Devil Tender
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Devil Tender : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share peach, bergamot, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Devil Tender : 2 sprays Nomade
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, vanilla, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Devil Tender : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Fig Porn by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, bergamot, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fig Porn on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Devil Tender : 2 sprays Fig Porn
Wool by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, suede, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wool on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Devil Tender : 2 sprays Wool
Pairings to approach with care
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 34/99
Brutus has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brutus brings a chypre contrast to this floral scent, and they share bergamot.
Order: Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Devil Tender : 1 spray Brutus
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton
Not Recommended · 37/99
Ombre Nomade has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Ombre Nomade brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ombre Nomade on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Devil Tender : 1 spray Ombre Nomade
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include vanilla and sandalwood.
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include peach, bergamot, and sandalwood.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, vanilla, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Devil Tender?
Devil Tender opens with Pink Pepper, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, and Bergamot. The heart brings Rose Water, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Petals, and Tea. It dries down to Suede, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Sandalwood, and White Cedar Extract.
How long does Devil Tender last, and how strong is it?
Devil Tender by Ex Nihilo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Devil Tender?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Devil Tender?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and sandalwood. Apply Devil Tender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Devil Tender : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
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