Love Shot by Ex Nihilo
Brand: Ex Nihilo
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A modern chypre: bergamot, pink pepper and rose over jasmine and raspberry, on patchouli, musk, vanilla and leather.
Is Love Shot worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, pink pepper and rose, jasmine and raspberry at the heart, then dries down to patchouli and musk.
Scent Score: 72/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 89, versatility 67, layerability 35 and value 74, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Spring and fall, for dates and evenings. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Rose, Jasmine, Raspberry, Patchouli
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Jasmine
- Raspberry
Base Notes
Occasions: Date Night, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Spring
Fragrance overview
Love Shot by Ex Nihilo belongs to the chypre fragrance family. A modern chypre: bergamot, pink pepper and rose over jasmine and raspberry, on patchouli, musk, vanilla and leather. Love Shot opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Rose. The heart brings Jasmine and Raspberry. It dries down to Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Leather.
How to wear Love Shot
On skin, Love Shot by Ex Nihilo has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and spring. Reach for it for date night and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum by Chanel. Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum on top for chypre lift. Start with 2 sprays Love Shot : 2 sprays Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Love Shot opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Rose.
The heart brings Jasmine and Raspberry.
It dries down to Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Leather.
What to layer with Love Shot
Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 91/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Shot : 2 sprays Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum
Club de Nuit Woman by Armaf
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 91/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Club de Nuit Woman on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Shot : 2 sprays Club de Nuit Woman
Memoir Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Strong Match · 88/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share pink pepper, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Memoir Woman on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Shot : 2 sprays Memoir Woman
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Strong Match · 88/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Shot : 1 spray Diaghilev
Aramis by Aramis
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Strong Match · 88/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aramis on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Shot : 2 sprays Aramis
Pairings to approach with care
Not a Perfume by Juliette Has a Gun
Not Recommended · 36/99
Love Shot has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Not a Perfume brings a woody contrast to this chypre scent.
Order: Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Not a Perfume on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Love Shot : 2 sprays Not a Perfume
Byzance by Ormonde Jayne
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Byzance brings an oriental contrast to this chypre scent.
Order: Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Byzance on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love Shot : 2 sprays Byzance
Related fragrances and why
- Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
- Club de Nuit Woman by ArmafBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, rose, and jasmine.
- Memoir Woman by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper, rose, and jasmine.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Love Shot?
Love Shot opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Rose. The heart brings Jasmine and Raspberry. It dries down to Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Leather.
How long does Love Shot last, and how strong is it?
Love Shot by Ex Nihilo has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Love Shot?
It's best in fall and spring. It suits date night and evening.
What layers well with Love Shot?
Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum by Chanel is its strongest match (91% compatibility). Both are chypre fragrances, and they share bergamot, rose, and jasmine. Apply Love Shot first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum on top for chypre lift. Start with 2 sprays Love Shot : 2 sprays Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum.
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