Best Ex Nihilo Explicite Dupe — Bare Statement
Looking for a Ex Nihilo Explicite dupe? Bare Statement is our closest match — here's the note-by-note breakdown, the scent-DNA similarity score, and exactly how much you save versus the original.
Most "Ex Nihilo Explicite dupe" lists rank by hype. We rank by data: a 16-facet scent-DNA model scored against the original's profile.
Scent comparison
| Original: Ex Nihilo Explicite | Bare Statement | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Lily, Peony, Pepper | Lily, Peony, Pepper |
| Heart notes | Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Sandalwood | Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Sandalwood |
| Base notes | Amber, Vanilla, Praline | Amber, Vanilla, Praline |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $80.00 |
Why it matches
Bare Statement tracks Ex Nihilo Explicite through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Lily, Peony, Pepper, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 87%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bare Statement a good Ex Nihilo Explicite dupe?
- Yes — Bare Statement overlaps Ex Nihilo Explicite by about 87.4% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Lily, Peony, Pepper, Pink Pepper). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Bare Statement smell like?
- It opens with Lily, Peony, Pepper, a heart of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, drying down to Amber, Vanilla, Praline — mirroring the Ex Nihilo Explicite arc.
- How long does Bare Statement last?
- As a eau de parfum, Bare Statement gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Ex Nihilo Explicite.
- How much cheaper is it than Ex Nihilo Explicite?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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