Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer

Product Overview

Demon Dancer by Ex Nihilo is a woody amber fragrance created by perfumer Jordi Fernández as a tribute to movement, contemporary dance and unapologetic self-expression.

Inspired by the intensity of a live dance performance, the fragrance explores the tension between inner fire and outward freedom. Ex Nihilo imagines the composition as a ritual unfolding on skin, moving from private intensity towards collective euphoria as the energy of the performance builds.

Raw yet precise, intimate yet performative, Demon Dancer translates choreography into fragrance through contrasts of cool freshness, vibrant fruit and grounded woody warmth. It is a composition designed to feel constantly in motion, capturing the physical and emotional charge of surrendering to rhythm.

What Does Demon Dancer Smell Like?

Demon Dancer opens with sharp, tangy rhubarb, immediately creating a vivid green freshness. Bergamot and blood orange add bright citrus, while peppermint cuts through the fruit with a cool, energetic edge.

At the heart, orange blossom brings radiant floral warmth while blackcurrant introduces a tart, juicy fruitiness. Together they soften the initial sharpness while giving the fragrance a more sensual and expressive character.

The dry down shifts into a powerful woody amber structure. Georgywood™ and Akigalawood™ provide textured woods, while Ambrofix™ adds diffusive amber warmth. Musks soften the composition and tonka bean brings subtle sweetness. The result is a vibrant woody amber fragrance where electric citrus, rhubarb and mint gradually give way to warm woods, musk and tonka.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Rhubarb, Bergamot, Peppermint, Blood Orange

Heart Notes

Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant

Base Notes

Georgywood™, Akigalawood™, Ambrofix™, Musks, Tonka Bean

Fragrance Family

Woody Amber

When to Wear Demon Dancer

Demon Dancer is a versatile choice for both daytime and evening wear, with its rhubarb, citrus and peppermint bringing enough freshness for warmer weather while its woody amber base gives it depth and staying power.

Its energetic, unconventional character feels particularly suited to evenings, nights out, concerts and creative occasions, especially for those who enjoy fresh fragrances with a darker, warmer woody foundation.

Our perfume decants
Our perfume decants are a simple way to explore niche and luxury fragrances before committing to a full-sized bottle. Your fragrance is freshly decanted into a travel-size spray bottle, available in 1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, or 10ml sizes.

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