Ex Nihilo Midnight Special Clone — Witching Hour
The closest Ex Nihilo Midnight Special clone in our catalogue is Witching Hour. We don't claim it's identical — we show you the measured overlap and let the comparison table speak.
A good clone nails the accord structure. Here is that structure, mapped against the original.
Scent comparison
| Original: Ex Nihilo Midnight Special | Witching Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Grapefruit, Rose, Saffron | Grapefruit, Rose, Saffron |
| Heart notes | Pepper, Cinnamon, Agarwood | Pepper, Cinnamon, Agarwood |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla | Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $50.00 |
Why it matches
Witching Hour tracks Ex Nihilo Midnight Special through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Grapefruit, Rose, Saffron, Pepper, Cinnamon. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 96%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Witching Hour a good Ex Nihilo Midnight Special dupe?
- Yes — Witching Hour overlaps Ex Nihilo Midnight Special by about 96% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Grapefruit, Rose, Saffron, Pepper). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Witching Hour smell like?
- It opens with Grapefruit, Rose, Saffron, a heart of Pepper, Cinnamon, Agarwood, drying down to Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla — mirroring the Ex Nihilo Midnight Special arc.
- How long does Witching Hour last?
- As a eau de parfum, Witching Hour gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Ex Nihilo Midnight Special.
- How much cheaper is it than Ex Nihilo Midnight Special?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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