Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo
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Description
Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo is an olfactive fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2023, the nose behind this creation is Jordi Fernández. The top notes are pear, bergamot, mandarin, and ginger; the heart notes are orange blossom and Georgywood; and the base notes are musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood, and cedar.
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Key notes
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Top
Pear
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Heart
orange blossom
- Base musk
Community
4,380 votes
- Positive 78%
- Negative 8.8%
- Neutral 14%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
18,811 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
4,380 votes
Season
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5,877 votes
Time of day
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2,823 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Blue Talisman
Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo is an olfactive fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2023, the nose behind this creation is Jordi Fernández. The top notes are pear, bergamot, mandarin, and ginger; the heart notes are orange blossom and Georgywood; and the base notes are musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood, and cedar.
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
2,476 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
2,395 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
2,791 votes
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
2,367 votes
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Community reviews
7 reviews
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The rich, snobby brother of D&G Light Blue. Smells good, and that’s it. 200 euros for 50 ml? Noooooope.
Bought it blindly trusting all the good reviews… and in the end, zero. Based on what I read, I expected something precious and unique, but nope. It’s pleasant, yes, but very generic. Just a cheeky little lemon and nothing more. The idea promises, but the execution fails: it lacks spark, character, and a proper finish. It left me cold. And neither the longevity nor the sillage stand out.
Too sweet for summer; it’s packed with undeclared Ethyl Maltol, tons of coumarin, smells very synthetic, with that piercing musk and Ambroxan that becomes irritating with wear. If you like Erba Pura, you’ll like this… too much hype. The only good thing is the top notes for the first 30 minutes. Ideal when switching from designer or oud perfumes and you haven’t learned to appreciate fine fragrance yet.
What an exquisite fragrance, please! A juicy pear surrounded by citrus, with a powdery musk base. It’s simple but addictive. Great for any season and occasion, though it shines in summer or at the office. I love it 10/10.
Sweet fragrance, yet also citrusy. I find a certain resemblance to D&G Light Blue. An easy-to-wear perfume, rich and friendly.
When I got it, my expectations weren’t high, but I was curious about the house. However, Blue Talisman fell short, quite a bit. The composition isn’t unpleasant, but it feels generic and predictable, like it’s following a known formula. It gives me the sensation of wearing something found in any budget line. Roughly speaking, it’s Chance Eau Fraiche by Chanel with a Starwalker by Mont Blanc soap base. Starwalker is a great perfume I love, but here my take is that the sum of both parts doesn’t exceed the individuals. In short, Blue Talisman is functional for daily life but offers nothing new or fascinating. Time to discover other creations from the house and see what’s next.
Wow, the scent is exquisite. Perfect perfume for summer or spring. A smell that makes me drool, literally. That fleshy, juicy pear opening the blend, sparkling citrus with ginger, and that clean, silky finish of white musk and ambroxan… ¡puufffffffff, what a wonder! It’s an easy scent, very easy. Everyone will like it (as long as they can smell it, because let me tell you, its development isn’t as good as the initial aroma). It’s not extra novel, groundbreaking, or never-before-seen. Neither challenging nor conceptual. It’s simple but effective. Fresh, fruity, of very high quality. Not simple, but simple. It’s one of those I’d love to wear all the time. For my taste, the performance is lacking: it lasts no more than 5 hours on skin and projects little. The first hour projects about a meter, then nothing. I know, for a freshie it’s common, but it’s a shame they can’t make it last longer. In summary: -Age: Perfect for any age, no fear or limits. -Totally unisex. -Warm climates, summer or spring. Scent: 9. Longevity: 6. Duration: 5h. Projection: 6. Versatility: 7. $$$. 2.80 €/ml. Final Score: 7.