French Affair by Ex Nihilo
Men Women 2017
Description
French Affair by Ex Nihilo is a chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, this creation was crafted by nose Quentin Bisch. The top notes feature violet leaf, lychee, and bergamot; the heart notes include rose oil, angelica, and Atlas cedar; the base notes consist of oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
violet leaf
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Heart
Rose Oil
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Base
oakmoss
Community
504 votes
- Positive 70%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 13%
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
1,426 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
504 votes
Season
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454 votes
Time of day
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233 votes
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Fragrance profile
About French Affair
French Affair by Ex Nihilo is a chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, this creation was crafted by nose Quentin Bisch. The top notes feature violet leaf, lychee, and bergamot; the heart notes include rose oil, angelica, and Atlas cedar; the base notes consist of oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli.
Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
241 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
266 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
241 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
185 votes
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Community reviews
1 review
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
First off, it’s a failure: dense spices, cumin, and smoke that smells like cigarettes, reminiscent of French Lover or Hermann à mes côtes. Very musty and old-school. As it dries, patchouli, moss, and woods take over with a touch of rose making it unisex, but it remains very green, wild, and medicinal. It’s a challenging scent; if you like feminine chypres or vintage fougères, it’s worth it, but it’s a risky purchase.