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Ex Nihilo Musc Infini
Ex Nihilo

Musc Infini

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
EDP · 2014 · unisex

Ex Nihilo is a niche fragrance house founded by Dominique Ropion, one of the industry's most respected perfumers. The brand focuses on bespoke and ready-to-wear fragrances with an emphasis on quality ingredients and innovative compositions.

Musc Infini opens with a bright, citrus-forward top layer combining Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit with ambrette, a soft musk mallow note that gives the opening a gauzy sweetness. The heart deepens into a creamy, rose-forward accord layered with patchouli and additional musk notes, creating a rich floral-musky character. The base anchors everything with a warm vanilla-tonka sweetness supported by benzoin and white musk, giving the fragrance a soft, skin-scent quality in its final hours. The overall composition leans gourmand without being overtly candy-like, balancing sweetness against earthy patchouli and clean musk.

This is a versatile fragrance for anyone drawn to soft, comforting musks with gourmand undertones. It works well as an everyday scent or for evening wear, particularly in cooler months when its warmth feels most natural. The unisex positioning means it suits any wearer looking for something intimate and approachable. Explore similar fragrances in our The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Homesteader collections.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
60%
Fresh
38%
Floral
70%
Rose
32%
Woody
32%
Patchouli
32%
Earthy
32%
Musky
100%
Balsamic
33%
Vanilla
100%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
67%
Clean
33%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Calabrian Bergamot
Calabrian Bergamot
The gold standard of bergamot, grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy where the unique microclimate produces fruit with exceptional aromatic complexity. Calabrian bergamot has a deeper, more nuanced profile than generic bergamot with a brighter floral facet and more sustained freshness. It is the preferred variety for the finest eau de colognes and tea blends.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
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 Musk
White Musk
Clean, soft, and slightly soapy, white musk is the scent of fresh laundry and warm skin. It's the furthest from the animalic origins of real musk: approachable, inoffensive, and universally flattering. Almost every mass-market fragrance uses white musk as a base, which is why it reads as 'clean' rather than specifically musky.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match90% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Heirloom87% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Scent Profile
Citrus60%Fresh38%Floral70%Rose32%Woody32%

Ex Nihilo Musc Infini— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Musc Infini is $224.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $224.99. 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.

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$224.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Ex Nihilo Musc Infini smell like? +
Ex Nihilo is a niche fragrance house founded by Dominique Ropion, one of the industry's most respected perfumers. The brand focuses on bespoke and ready-to-wear fragrances with an emphasis on quality ingredients and innovative compositions. Musc Infini opens with a bright, citrus-forward top layer combining Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit with ambrette, a soft musk mallow note that gives the opening a gauzy sweetness. The heart deepens into a creamy, rose-forward accord layered with patchouli and additional musk notes, creating a rich floral-musky character. The base anchors everything with a warm vanilla-tonka sweetness supported by benzoin and white musk, giving the fragrance a soft, skin-scent quality in its final hours. The overall composition leans gourmand without being overtly candy-like, balancing sweetness against earthy patchouli and clean musk. This is a versatile fragrance for anyone drawn to soft, comforting musks with gourmand undertones. It works well as an everyday scent or for evening wear, particularly in cooler months when its warmth feels most natural. The unisex positioning means it suits any wearer looking for something intimate and approachable. Explore similar fragrances in our The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Homesteader collections.
What are the notes in Ex Nihilo Musc Infini? +
Top: Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Calabrian Bergamot, Grapefruit. Heart: Musk, Patchouli, Rose. Base: Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, White Musk.
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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