The Hedonist (Eau de Parfum) by Ex Nihilo

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The Hedonist Ex Nihilo 2021 Eau de Parfum

8.2 / 10 402 Ratings

A popular perfume by Ex Nihilo for women and men, released in 2021. The scent is fresh-woody. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh

Woody

Citrus

Spicy

Synthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Ginger

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Akigalawood®

Cedarwood

Base Notes

Musk

Haitian vetiver

Tonka bean

Perfumer

Jordi Fernández

Ratings

Scent

8.2402 Ratings

Longevity

7.7350 Ratings

Sillage

7.4352 Ratings

Bottle

7.9320 Ratings

Value for money

6.2289 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 10/13/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Iconoclaste collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Turathi (Blue)

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum

Le Gemme - Tygar

Vibrato

Ingenious Ginger

Aqua de Dora

Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/13/2022

RobertVH
1 Review

RobertVH

3

Don’t Bother

Don’t get me wrong, I like this fragrance. It’s…nice. After an expected citrus hit, you’ll get a softened ginger fragrance. But that is all there is to it. Expect nothing new or exceptional in any way, zero projection, and about 2 hours of longevity.

I expect so much more from a niche luxury fragrance.

07/18/2024

6Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Jenevieve
16 Reviews

Jenevieve

2

The moralist

They should have named this perfume 'The Moralist' instead of 'The Hedonist' because it's more like something the moralist would wear, in my opinion. Hedonist is a woody and citrusy fragrance. It reminds me of a deep forest decorated with yellow and red leaves in autumn and a brown-haired gentleman dressed in brown from head to toe. It's very unisex but leans slightly masculine.

It has moderate to powerful sillage and lasts long on my skin. TH is not for me, but I would like to smell this on others.

12/26/2024

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

perfumgenie
18 Reviews

perfumgenie

1

The Hedonist, put polite.

Beautiful ginger forward woody aromatic scent profile. Smooth lux, so clean and polite. Almost delicate. This is an ideal scent for a professional or office situation. It's such a fresh slightly warm round smell, not angular so, it will not offend. But again, it's high quality and effortless. Love. Wish it were $50-75 cheaper

04/01/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Ragas
22 Reviews

Ragas

1

Summer Scent reminiscent of Vibrato

Today I went to Saks Fifth Avenue, wanted to buy a summer scent - I stopped by Ex Nihilo and tried Blue Talisman, which was too sweet for me and also I do not enjoy the pear smell in my fragrances. The I tried The Hedonist which on the strip smelled like woody slightly citrusy scent. I bought the 1.7oz bottle and took it home.

I was surprised when at home I sprayed it on my skin and suddenly the bergamot and ginger sprang to the top. This scent reminds so much of Vibrato (I know that Vibrato came out after but I owned it first thus the comparison) - to me it is a more gentle version of Vibrato, the citrus is more muted and less sweet, the wood notes are a touch more pronounced. If I compare both Vibrato is the type A personality person who loves to be the center of attention, while the Hedonist its more introverted and slightly more refined brother.

11/28/2021

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Jazzbob
128 Reviews

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Jazzbob

Top Review 17

Modern, Warm Woodiness

The term 'Hedonist' can be interpreted in two ways: Often it describes a person who primarily focuses on indulging in their own pleasures and is therefore perceived as selfish. However, the philosophical definition is different, as the essence of hedonism is based on the idea that life is finite and that the focus should not be on a supposedly existing afterlife, but solely on the meaningful design of a fulfilled life in this world, which leads to the intrinsic pursuit of pleasure (not just physical). This is exactly why we enjoy things like perfumes.

With The Hedonist, Ex Nihilo has definitely chosen a rather straightforward path to attract enough people who will find pleasure in this fragrance, as it follows a tried-and-true structure. I must say upfront that I would not classify it as particularly fresh, because although there is a certain citrus-fruity component and the slight sharpness of ginger is noticeable, it lacks the zestiness that creates a truly refreshing effect. Instead, the woody facets quickly come to the forefront. Ambroxan is consistently present, but rather warm and not metallic, as is often the case in too high a concentration, and the pleasantly dry note of cedarwood complements it perfectly. Akigalawood seems to be quite en vogue right now - at least I just referenced it in my last comment on Bois Impérial by Essential Parfums. This transparent blend of green and earthy nuances, without the dark, somewhat dirty effect of pure patchouli oil, fits well into the overall picture here. Unfortunately, I cannot filter out vetiver, but I can detect a subtle sweetness that aligns with the warm side of The Hedonist. The creaminess that real tonka bean brings is thankfully absent here.

Jordi Fernández's creation presents itself as surprisingly long-lasting, and the sillage should not be underestimated (which I initially did). The price is certainly inflated, but in my opinion, The Hedonist is an absolutely versatile, modern fragrance that combines warmth and transparency. However, I must admit that at too high a dosage, it becomes a candidate for headaches for me.

And so the circle of hedonism closes: Instead of always chasing something new and carrying around an unhappy feeling of missing out, we should more often enjoy the things we already have. How long this will be the case for me with The Hedonist, I cannot yet say, but I have particularly enjoyed its scent outdoors in the fresh air.

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