Perfume That Smells Like Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome
If you want a perfume that smells like Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome, Vendôme Nocturne 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 Oud Vendome | Vendôme Nocturne | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Saffron, Ginger, Oud | Saffron, Ginger, Oud |
| Heart notes | Agarwood, Cedar, Musk | Agarwood, Cedar, Musk |
| Base notes | Amber, Incense | Amber, Incense |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Vendôme Nocturne tracks Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Saffron, Ginger, Oud, Agarwood, Cedar. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 91%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vendôme Nocturne a good Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome dupe?
- Yes — Vendôme Nocturne overlaps Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome by about 91.1% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Saffron, Ginger, Oud, Agarwood). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Vendôme Nocturne smell like?
- It opens with Saffron, Ginger, Oud, a heart of Agarwood, Cedar, Musk, drying down to Amber, Incense — mirroring the Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome arc.
- How long does Vendôme Nocturne last?
- As a eau de parfum, Vendôme Nocturne gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome.
- How much cheaper is it than Ex Nihilo Oud Vendome?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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