What does it smell like?
It smells mostly amber and warm spicy. Saffron and nutmeg at the top, rose and amber in the middle and vanilla and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Venenum Kiss 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
Ex Nihilo Venenum Kiss EDP in detail
Ex Nihilo is the house behind Venenum Kiss EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
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 warm spicy and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and warm spicy smells and notes like rose and vanilla. Less obvious notes include neroli, artemisia and styrax.
Venenum Kiss price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €381. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Noir Extreme and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Venenum Kiss: day or night?
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.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2021.
Venenum Kiss dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Noir Extreme (7 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (6 shared notes) and Ella K Parfums Lettre de Pushkar unisex (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Venenum Kiss unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Venenum Kiss last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.