The smell in short
Main smell: amber and woody. It opens with mastic or lentisque and white pepper, moves to iris and dries down to incense and musk.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paris Citizen X notes
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What you smell first
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What stays on your skin
Smell profile
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Ex Nihilo Paris Citizen X EDP
Paris Citizen X EDP is made by Ex Nihilo. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Houbigant Bois Mystique and Prada Infusion d'Iris.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €156. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Prada Infusion d'Iris and Prada Infusion Variety.
Which weather suits Paris Citizen X
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Paris Citizen X for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Prada Infusion d'Iris is a lighter match.
Other Ex Nihilo perfumes
The house has 52 perfumes here, led by Blue Talisman, Blue Talisman Ex Nihilo and Fleur Narcotique.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like iris and incense. Less obvious notes include amberwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.79 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Paris Citizen X
Similar picks to try: Houbigant Bois Mystique (3 shared notes), Prada Infusion d'Iris (3 shared notes), Prada Infusion Variety (3 shared notes) and Serge Lutens L'Orpheline (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Serge Lutens L'Orpheline starts from €83.
Quick answers
When did Paris Citizen X come out?
It came out in 2017.
Does Paris Citizen X last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.