The Hedonist Extrait by Ex Nihilo

Brand: Ex Nihilo

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Scent overview

A deeper Hedonist: grapefruit, bergamot and ginger over patchouli, cedar and lychee, on ambery woods, vetiver and tonka.

Is The Hedonist Extrait worth it?

How it smells: Opens with grapefruit, bergamot and ginger, patchouli and cedar at the heart, then dries down to amber and vetiver.

Scent Score: 85/100 (Great). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 94, versatility 67, layerability 93 and value 79, 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 evenings and dates. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

Extrait de Parfum · Introduced 2024 · Unisex

Key accords: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ginger, Patchouli, Cedar, Lychee

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date Night

Seasons: Fall, Spring

Fragrance overview

The Hedonist Extrait by Ex Nihilo belongs to the woody fragrance family. A deeper Hedonist: grapefruit, bergamot and ginger over patchouli, cedar and lychee, on ambery woods, vetiver and tonka. The Hedonist Extrait opens with Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Ginger. The heart brings Patchouli, Cedar, and Lychee. It dries down to Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Patchouli.

How to wear The Hedonist Extrait

On skin, The Hedonist Extrait by Ex Nihilo has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and spring. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf. Apply Flowerbomb first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist The Hedonist Extrait over the top for woody complexity. Start with 2 sprays The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Flowerbomb and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

The Hedonist Extrait opens with Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Ginger.

The heart brings Patchouli, Cedar, and Lychee.

It dries down to Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Patchouli.

What to layer with The Hedonist Extrait

  • Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb bottle

    Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Flowerbomb first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist The Hedonist Extrait over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Flowerbomb

  • Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight bottle

    Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, patchouli, and amber.

    Order: Apply The Hedonist Extrait first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight

  • Givenchy Gentleman bottle

    Gentleman by Givenchy

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, patchouli, and cedar.

    Order: Apply The Hedonist Extrait first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gentleman on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Gentleman

  • Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile bottle

    Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and bergamot.

    Order: Apply The Hedonist Extrait first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile

  • Amouage Interlude Man bottle

    Interlude Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, patchouli, and amber.

    Order: Apply The Hedonist Extrait first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude Man on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Interlude Man

Pairings to approach with care

  • Commodity Rain bottle

    Rain by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 36/99

    The Hedonist Extrait has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this woody scent, and they share bergamot and amber.

    Order: Apply The Hedonist Extrait first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Rain

  • Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Cologne bottle

    Basil & Neroli Cologne by Jo Malone London

    Not Recommended · 40/99

    This pairing is harder to balance. Basil & Neroli Cologne brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply The Hedonist Extrait first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Basil & Neroli Cologne on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Basil & Neroli Cologne

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for The Hedonist Extrait?

The Hedonist Extrait opens with Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Ginger. The heart brings Patchouli, Cedar, and Lychee. It dries down to Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Patchouli.

How long does The Hedonist Extrait last, and how strong is it?

The Hedonist Extrait by Ex Nihilo has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration.

When should you wear The Hedonist Extrait?

It's best in fall and spring. It suits evening and date night.

What layers well with The Hedonist Extrait?

Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and patchouli. Apply Flowerbomb first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist The Hedonist Extrait over the top for woody complexity. Start with 2 sprays The Hedonist Extrait : 2 sprays Flowerbomb.

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