What does it smell like?
It smells mostly floral and sweet. Nutmeg and pink pepper at the top, praline and peony in the middle and sandalwood and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Explicite notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Ex Nihilo Explicite EDP
Explicite EDP is made by Ex Nihilo. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €363. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lily Lumiere and Bond No. 9 West Side.
How long Explicite stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like sandalwood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Ex Nihilo perfumes worth knowing
The house has 52 perfumes here, led by Blue Talisman, Blue Talisman Ex Nihilo and Fleur Narcotique.
Best season for Explicite
The best time of year to wear it is spring and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by sweet and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and sweet smells and notes like praline and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include lily and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.85 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Lily Lumiere.
Perfumes that smell like Explicite
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes), Lily Lumiere (5 shared notes), Bond No. 9 West Side (9 shared notes) and Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Elixir (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Oud Wood starts from €229.
Quick answers
When did Explicite come out?
It came out in 2020.
Is Explicite unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.