Lust in Paradise by Ex Nihilo
Brand: Ex Nihilo
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Lust in Paradise captures the luminous, carefree feeling of a sunlit garden with its juicy lychee, vivid peony, and elegant Turkish rose. A clean white-musk and amber base adds understated sensuality, making it polished enough for daytime yet alluring for romantic occasions.
Is Lust in Paradise worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pink pepper and lychee, peony and Turkish rose at the heart, then dries down to white musk and amber.
Scent Score: 63/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 63, versatility 79, layerability 51 and value 48, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2019 · Women
Key accords: Pink pepper, Lychee, Peony, Turkish rose, White musk, Amber
Top Notes
- Pink pepper
- Lychee
Heart Notes
- Peony
- Turkish rose
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Lust in Paradise by Ex Nihilo belongs to the floral fragrance family. A radiant bouquet of peony and Turkish rose is lifted by sparkling lychee and pink pepper, settling into a soft, sensual musk-amber trail. Lust in Paradise opens with Pink pepper and Lychee. The heart brings Peony and Turkish rose. It dries down to White musk and Amber.
How to wear Lust in Paradise
On skin, Lust in Paradise by Ex Nihilo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Layton Exclusif by Parfums de Marly. Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Layton Exclusif on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 1 spray Layton Exclusif and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Lust in Paradise opens with Pink pepper and Lychee.
The heart brings Peony and Turkish rose.
It dries down to White musk and Amber.
What to layer with Lust in Paradise
Layton Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and amber.
Order: Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Layton Exclusif on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 1 spray Layton Exclusif
Dia Man by Amouage
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 peony, white musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Man on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 2 sprays Dia Man
Amber Oud Blue Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and amber.
Order: Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Blue Edition on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 2 sprays Amber Oud Blue Edition
Allure Homme Sport by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share white musk and amber.
Order: Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Allure Homme Sport on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 2 sprays Allure Homme Sport
Colonia Pura by Acqua di Parma
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share white musk and amber.
Order: Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Colonia Pura on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 2 sprays Colonia Pura
Pairings to approach with care
Overture Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 32/99
Overture Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture Man brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 1 spray Overture Man
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 33/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 1 spray Diaghilev
Related fragrances and why
- Lust in Paradise Extrait by Ex NihiloTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Another version of Lust in Paradise from Ex Nihilo.
- Layton Exclusif by Parfums de MarlyTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper and amber.
- Dia Man by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include peony, white musk, and amber.
- Amber Oud Blue Edition by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Lust in Paradise?
Lust in Paradise opens with Pink pepper and Lychee. The heart brings Peony and Turkish rose. It dries down to White musk and Amber.
How long does Lust in Paradise last, and how strong is it?
Lust in Paradise by Ex Nihilo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Lust in Paradise?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits office, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Lust in Paradise?
Layton Exclusif by Parfums de Marly is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and amber. Apply Lust in Paradise first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Layton Exclusif on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Lust in Paradise : 1 spray Layton Exclusif.
Layering guide
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