Perfume That Smells Like Ex Nihilo Explicite
If you want a perfume that smells like Ex Nihilo Explicite, Bare Statement reproduces the same opening, heart and drydown. Below is the exact note pyramid of both, side by side.
"Smells like" is about the journey, not just the top notes — so we compare all three layers, not a marketing blurb.
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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