Ex Nihilo The Irreverents Extrait

Fragrance Overview

The Irreverents Extrait is Ex Nihilo’s tribute to a new generation of Londoners, drawing on the city’s ability to combine tradition with constant reinvention. Inspired by those who take cues from the old vanguard while creating something distinctly their own, the fragrance mirrors that contrast through a composition that feels both classic and contemporary.

Familiar materials such as jasmine, vanilla and tonka bean are set against vibrant pink pepper, saffron and incense, while caramel, cocoa and dried fruits bring a darker gourmand richness. Ambrofix adds modern ambered warmth and diffusion to the base.

The result is a sophisticated gourmand extrait where spice and incense cut through caramelised sweetness, creating something richer and more textured than a conventional vanilla fragrance.

What Does The Irreverents Extrait Smell Like?

The Irreverents opens with the vivid spice of pink pepper and saffron alongside smoky incense, giving the fragrance an immediately warm and aromatic character.

Jasmine emerges through the heart, bringing a luminous floral quality against rich caramel. This contrast between floral brightness and dark sweetness becomes increasingly gourmand as the fragrance develops.

The dry down is deep and indulgent, with vanilla and tonka bean joined by cocoa and a dried fruit accord. Ambrofix surrounds the composition with smooth ambered warmth, while traces of incense and saffron continue to provide contrast. The overall effect is a dark, spicy vanilla gourmand with caramel, cocoa and dried fruit wrapped in warm incense.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Pink Pepper, Saffron, Incense

Heart Notes

Jasmine, Caramel

Base Notes

Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambrofix, Cocoa, Dry Fruit Accord

Fragrance Family

Spicy Amber Gourmand

When to Wear The Irreverents Extrait

The Irreverents is particularly well suited to autumn and winter, evenings and occasions where a richer fragrance feels appropriate. Its caramel, vanilla, cocoa and dried fruit facets give it an indulgent gourmand quality, while saffron, incense and pink pepper prevent the sweetness from becoming overly soft.

It should particularly appeal to lovers of darker vanilla gourmands who enjoy caramel and chocolate notes but want them surrounded by spice, incense and amber rather than presented as a straightforward dessert scent.

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