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Ex Nihilo Devil Tender
Ex Nihilo

Devil Tender

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Aquatic
Aromatic
EDP · 2016 · unisex

Ex Nihilo is a niche French fragrance house known for creating personalized and artisanal scents with an emphasis on quality ingredients and bespoke craftsmanship. The brand positions itself at the intersection of luxury perfumery and customization, appealing to those seeking distinctive fragrances beyond mainstream offerings.

Devil Tender opens with a bright, slightly spicy citrus combination of bergamot, pink grapefruit, and pink pepper, rounded out by juicy peach notes. The heart is a complex rose composition built on Bulgarian rose, rose petals, and rose water, grounded by subtle tea that prevents the florals from becoming overly sweet or powdery. The base settles into a creamy, warm foundation of heliotrope, sandalwood, suede, and vanilla, with white cedar extract adding structure and a light woody finish. The overall effect is a floral fragrance that leans sweet and sensual without sacrificing freshness.

Devil Tender works for anyone drawn to rose-forward scents that balance florality with gourmand elements. It's approachable enough for daily wear but has enough depth for evening occasions, particularly in cooler months when the warmth of the base notes shines. If you enjoy fragrances in The Hedonist, The Raconteur, and The Sensualist families, Devil Tender deserves exploration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
38%
Fresh
90%
Floral
100%
Rose
100%
Fruity
80%
Aquatic
32%
Aromatic
36%
Woody
72%
Powdery
72%
Spicy
19%
Vanilla
70%
Sweet
91%
Gourmand
36%
Leather
60%
Creamy
36%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Peach
Peach
Ripe, juicy, and velvety, peach has a warm, slightly creamy sweetness that feels lush rather than childish in the right context. It adds a fruity sensuality to floral and oriental fragrances, and its slightly fuzzy quality can even play into tactile, skin-like accords. A note that feels like high summer.
Pink Grapefruit
Pink Grapefruit
Sweeter and juicier than regular white grapefruit, pink grapefruit has a softer bittersweet quality and a slightly rosy, fruity depth. It reads as more approachable and modern than white grapefruit, with a clean, energetic freshness. Very popular in contemporary casual fragrances for its uncomplicated, likeable character.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
Rose Petals
Rose Petals
Rose Water
Rose Water
Tea
Tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Suede
Suede
Soft, slightly powdery, and skin-warm, suede accord in perfumery captures the scent of fine-grained leather without the raw animal quality of heavy leather notes. It's simultaneously woody and musky, creating a second-skin warmth that feels intimate and tactile. The note that makes certain fragrances feel like cashmere.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
White Cedar Extract
White Cedar Extract
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HedonistBest match85% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Raconteur85% match
You have depth, range, and a story for every bottle.

Cool, commanding, traditionally sweet. Refined iris, structured woods, elegant powdery authority.

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The Sensualist82% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.
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Scent Profile
Citrus38%Fresh90%Floral100%Rose100%Fruity80%
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Ex Nihilo Devil Tender— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Devil Tender is $19.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $19.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Ex Nihilo fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Ex Nihilo Devil Tender? +
$19.99 at Olfactory Factory LLC. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Ex Nihilo Devil Tender smell like? +
Ex Nihilo is a niche French fragrance house known for creating personalized and artisanal scents with an emphasis on quality ingredients and bespoke craftsmanship. The brand positions itself at the intersection of luxury perfumery and customization, appealing to those seeking distinctive fragrances beyond mainstream offerings. Devil Tender opens with a bright, slightly spicy citrus combination of bergamot, pink grapefruit, and pink pepper, rounded out by juicy peach notes. The heart is a complex rose composition built on Bulgarian rose, rose petals, and rose water, grounded by subtle tea that prevents the florals from becoming overly sweet or powdery. The base settles into a creamy, warm foundation of heliotrope, sandalwood, suede, and vanilla, with white cedar extract adding structure and a light woody finish. The overall effect is a floral fragrance that leans sweet and sensual without sacrificing freshness. Devil Tender works for anyone drawn to rose-forward scents that balance florality with gourmand elements. It's approachable enough for daily wear but has enough depth for evening occasions, particularly in cooler months when the warmth of the base notes shines. If you enjoy fragrances in The Hedonist, The Raconteur, and The Sensualist families, Devil Tender deserves exploration.
What are the notes in Ex Nihilo Devil Tender? +
Top: Bergamot, Peach, Pink Grapefruit, Pink Pepper. Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Tea. Base: Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Suede, Vanilla, White Cedar Extract.
What other fragrances smell like Ex Nihilo Devil Tender? +
Based on shared notes, Dua Fragrances Petal Sugar (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Rose Petals, Bergamot), Versace Yellow Jeans for women (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tea, Bergamot), Loewe Amanece La Bella Cibeles (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Rose Water, Pink Pepper), Fragrance World Emerald's Garden for women (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Bulgarian Rose, Peach), Creed Jasmin Imperatrice Eugenie (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot) may smell similar to Devil Tender.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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