Midnight Special by Ex Nihilo

Midnight Special 2017

Funumai1
11/27/2025 - 04:40 AM
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In the Pulse of the Night

Sometimes a fragrance hits you so directly that you immediately stand up and go along with it. Midnight Special is exactly such an experience: loud, present, intense.

A scent that cannot be ignored in the night.
That's how Midnight Special struck me - directly, unvarnished, with full illumination. It was recommended to me in Tübingen, a casual hint that felt like a ticket pressed into my hand. As soon as I sprayed it, everything started like a heavy night train arriving with sparks flying. Saffron hot and spicy, rose dark and pulsating, oud as a metallic foundation holding everything together.

This fragrance does not ride in the shadows. It wants to be seen - loud, present, self-assured. When I wore it for the first time at Berghain, it did not adapt to the surroundings - it asserted itself. No blending in, but its own pace, its own rhythm. It has that energy that feels both elegant and uncompromising: modern, warm, intense.

The more I wear it, the stronger this feeling of being on the move becomes. Everything about it feels purposeful: the spicy heat, the rich rose, the smooth oud - none of it tips over, none of it collapses. It is a journey without hesitation, with a clear direction and a self-confidence that carries pleasantly when you are looking for just such a fragrance. For me, it has become the ideal night companion: powerful, reliable, with an aura that cannot be overlooked.

Soundtrack: Len Faki - Kraft und Licht
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2 Comments
FloydFloyd 26 days ago
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I always think of the song next to the train. Congrats on the hit!
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Funumai1Funumai1 26 days ago
Do you know the song, by any chance? 😏
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