Perfume That Smells Like Ex Nihilo Love Shot
If you want a perfume that smells like Ex Nihilo Love Shot, Cupid's Arrow 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 Love Shot | Cupid's Arrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Musk | Musk |
| Heart notes | Leather | Leather |
| Base notes | — | — |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $40.00 |
Why it matches
Cupid's Arrow tracks Ex Nihilo Love Shot through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Musk, Leather. 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 Cupid's Arrow a good Ex Nihilo Love Shot dupe?
- Yes — Cupid's Arrow overlaps Ex Nihilo Love Shot by about 86.6% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Musk, Leather). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Cupid's Arrow smell like?
- It opens with Musk, a heart of Leather, drying down to a warm base — mirroring the Ex Nihilo Love Shot arc.
- How long does Cupid's Arrow last?
- As a eau de parfum, Cupid's Arrow gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Ex Nihilo Love Shot.
- How much cheaper is it than Ex Nihilo Love Shot?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
Related dupes
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Arabiva Fragrances · Cupid's Arrow. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.