Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise Extrait

Blackcurrant and pink pepper crack open sharp and slightly tart, with ginger adding an early warmth before the whole thing softens into a dense rose-jasmine sambac heart that reads feminine but stays grounded. The rosyfolia lifts it with a dewy, slightly green register that keeps the floral from going heavy. Akigalawood and cedarwood anchor the dry-down into something resinous and skin-close, while musk holds it there with low, steady sillage. Projection is moderate — intimate rather than commanding. — Best worn in cool spring evenings or early fall by anyone who wants polished florals with an earthy edge.