The Hedonist (Extrait de Parfum) by Ex Nihilo

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The Hedonist Ex Nihilo 2024 Extrait de Parfum

8.5 / 10 145 Ratings

A new perfume by Ex Nihilo for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is woody-citrusy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody

Citrus

Fruity

Spicy

Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Grapefruit Ginger

Ginger

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Akigalawood®

Cedarwood

Lychee

Base Notes

Amberwood

Vetiver

Patchouli

Tonka bean

Perfumer

Jordi Fernández

Ratings

Scent

8.5145 Ratings

Longevity

8.1133 Ratings

Sillage

7.6132 Ratings

Bottle

8.2130 Ratings

Value for money

6.2115 Ratings

Submitted by Casanobile, last update on 11/22/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Quintessence collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

The Hedonist Eau de Parfum

Le Gemme - Tygar

Turathi (Blue)

Vibrato

Ginger

Aqua de Dora

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/01/2024

9Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

Sarinotsorry
28 Reviews

Sarinotsorry

1

Cedarwood, vetiver, and patchouli.

This to me is like the winter version of The Hedonist Eau de Parfum. I feel like I can wear The Hedonist Eau de Parfum all year round and on any occasions. But this one is definitely more suitable in the colder months. Also, probably not as crowd pleasing as The Hedonist Eau de Parfum.

Woody, fruity, ambery, warm, and unisex leaning masculine, is what I would describe this to be. It smells like a block of dry cedarwood that you dip into sweet fruity syrup mixed with some citrus. I hope that makes sense lol.

It is very very strong. And it lasts for what felt like weeks on my clothes. Thankfully Ex Nihilo has one of the best (if not the best) sprayers/nozzles on the market. It sprays very fine, wide, and you can precisely control the amount you'd spray. For me 1 spray of this is more than enough. So with that, I think the price is justified. The blend, the sillage, projection, and the lasting power would probably make even the 50 ml bottle lasts a lifetime hahaha.

07/09/2025

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

jindujun0
1 Review

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jindujun0

1

A Fragrance Full of Character - Zesty, Fruity, Woody

It was love at first spray. After the first testing of this fragrance, I knew I absolutely had to have it.

The scent impresses with its zesty freshness of grapefruit balanced with the subtle sharpness of ginger. A little later, a hint of lychee note unfolds and gently transitions into a sweetly balanced woody accord, giving the entire fragrance a deep complexity.
The fresh and spirited opening transitioning into the elegant and sensual depth enchanted me from the very first sniff.

The performance does not disappoint either. The sillage is indeed buildable, but the longevity on my skin is outstanding.
Anyone who loves citrus freshness but also appreciates the warmth of woody notes will find a stylish companion in this fragrance.

07/07/2025

9.5Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

TheLostArt
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TheLostArt

2

How can this be only the second review?

Sometimes I really wonder why a fragrance like this has so few reviews. Maybe because it doesn’t loudly scream “Here I am!”, but does the exact opposite: It draws you in.

First of all: I am a bit biased towards the brand Ex Nihilo. "Blue Talisman | Ex Nihilo" is the love of my life and that will probably remain so for a long time. I have dedicated a corresponding review to that fragrance as well. ;D
So I am probably a bit more favorable towards this perfume house than others.

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum starts immediately with a clearly recognizable grapefruit-ginger combo. Although listed as a heart note, a sweet lychee subtly announces itself. This remains the case for me for the first approximately 40 minutes, with grapefruit still holding the upper hand.
Gradually, the lychee sneaks into the foreground, giving the fragrance a subtle but constant sweetness.

After about 1.5 hours, the woods come to the fore; I mainly smell Akigalawood and cedarwood. Jordi Fernández achieves the perfect transition to dry woods here, amberwood and Akigalawood make their presence known. At the same time, I also get a very slightly earthy note, which gives the fragrance a certain depth - I assume thanks to vetiver and patchouli. However, the cleanliness of the fragrance is in no way compromised and never smells musty, but always very clean.
I hardly pick up on tonka bean, though.

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I have to say: The fragrance has something extremely mystical, divine, and complete about it (sounds intense, I know, but that’s how it is for me).
In my view, the perfume is an absolute masterpiece that captivates most people who smell it.

Captivating also applies to sillage & projection.
This is not a fragrance that fills rooms, but it surrounds you with an aura that is definitely noticed when you talk to someone or walk past them. As soon as someone is in your vicinity (1-3m), you are actively perceived - and most likely also approached about it, compliments guaranteed. :D

All in all, you get a fragrance here (for unfortunately quite a bit of money) that smells exactly like that: high-status and totally hypnotizing.
Warning: addiction ahead.

PS: I cannot assess the associations mentioned here with Le Gemme - Tygar and Vibrato as I have not smelled either yet. A sample of Vibrato is on its way, and I might be able to add to my review then.
Until then, I am enjoying this jewel. :)

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EDIT: I received Vibrato last week and have to say they smell quite similar. The Vibrato lacks the sweetness; to me, it smells a bit sportier and more citrusy. However, the Hedonist DNA is very clearly recognizable. On my skin, Vibrato lasts a bit less long but has a greater projection.
Conclusion: I am glad I chose The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum because I like sweet fragrances and this one brings the necessary sweetness with it.

06/29/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Wayan
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Wayan

Something special for everyone

I find the scent pleasantly fresh, which is why I wear it occasionally in the summer. It opens with the freshness of the top notes and develops into a woody, profound fragrance for me after about 1-2 hours, which is why I like to apply it just before dusk. In my opinion, the lychee in the background is clearly noticeable and gives this fragrance a very unique DNA.