Musc Infini by Ex Nihilo
Brand: Ex Nihilo
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A luminous, sensual white musk wrapped in sparkling bergamot, delicate florals, creamy sandalwood, and a soft tonka warmth.
Is Musc Infini worth it?
How it smells: Opens with ambrette (musk mallow), Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit, musk and patchouli at the heart, then dries down to white musk and benzoin.
Scent Score: 73/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 67, versatility 93, layerability 78 and value 52, 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 easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Floral · Musk Floral
EDP · Introduced 2014 · Unisex
Key accords: Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit, Musk, Patchouli, Rose
Top Notes
- Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
- Calabrian bergamot
- Grapefruit
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- White Musk
- Benzoin
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Musc Infini by Ex Nihilo belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous, sensual white musk wrapped in sparkling bergamot, delicate florals, creamy sandalwood, and a soft tonka warmth. Musc Infini opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Calabrian bergamot, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Musk, Patchouli, and Rose. It dries down to White Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Musc Infini
On skin, Musc Infini 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 Terre d'Hermès by Hermès. Apply Musc Infini first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Musc Infini : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Musc Infini opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Calabrian bergamot, and Grapefruit.
The heart brings Musk, Patchouli, and Rose.
It dries down to White Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Musc Infini
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, patchouli, and benzoin.
Order: Apply Musc Infini first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc Infini : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and rose.
Order: Apply Musc Infini first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc Infini : 2 sprays For Her
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 patchouli, rose, and white musk.
Order: Apply Musc Infini 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 Musc Infini : 2 sprays Nomade
The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9
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 grapefruit, musk, and rose.
Order: Apply Musc Infini first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Scent of Peace on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc Infini : 2 sprays The Scent of Peace
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 musk, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Musc Infini 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 Musc Infini : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Pairings to approach with care
Supremacy Incense by Afnan
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 33/99
Supremacy Incense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Incense brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent, and they share patchouli.
Order: Apply Musc Infini first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Incense on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc Infini : 1 spray Supremacy Incense
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 36/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this floral scent, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Musc Infini first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc Infini : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Terre d'Hermès by Hermès — Both include grapefruit, patchouli, and benzoin.
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include musk and rose.
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include patchouli, rose, and white musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Musc Infini?
Musc Infini opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Calabrian bergamot, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Musk, Patchouli, and Rose. It dries down to White Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Musc Infini last, and how strong is it?
Musc Infini by Ex Nihilo has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Musc Infini?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Musc Infini?
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, patchouli, and benzoin. Apply Musc Infini first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Musc Infini : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès.
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