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Ex Nihilo Ultra Rose
Ex Nihilo

Ultra Rose

rose
musky
woody
earthy
mossy
patchouli
amber
2014 · unisex

Ex Nihilo is a niche fragrance house known for creating unconventional, artistic compositions that resist easy categorization. Founded with a focus on pure olfactory expression, the brand prioritizes innovative combinations over commercial appeal.

Ultra Rose opens with fenugreek and litchi, a spiced-fruity introduction that's more intriguing than immediately floral. The heart settles into a rich, honeyed Rose De Mai tempered by labdanum's resinous sweetness, creating depth without perfume-counter predictability. The base anchors everything with musk, oakmoss, and patchouli, building an earthy, woody foundation that prevents the rose from becoming cloying. This fragrance reads as rose-forward but decidedly unconventional, with enough aromatic and earthy character to feel grounded and complex rather than romantic.

Ultra Rose works for anyone seeking a rose fragrance with substance and restraint. It's particularly suited to those drawn to natural, slightly weathered florals over pristine ones, and performs well in cooler seasons when its earthiness and woody-mossy base feel most at home. If you gravitate toward The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Reverie, this fragrance will likely resonate.

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Main Accordsreported by community
rose
100%
musky
100%
woody
75%
earthy
75%
mossy
75%
patchouli
75%
amber
75%
fruity
50%
floral
50%
fresh spicy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
The seeds of the fenugreek plant have a distinctive maple syrup-like, slightly bitter, and warm spiced character. Fenugreek adds an unusual, slightly exotic sweetness to oriental fragrances, with a warm, culinary quality that is neither sweet nor savory. It is the note responsible for the characteristic smell of many South Asian and Middle Eastern foods.
Litchi
Litchi
Also known as lychee, litchi has a delicate, floral-fruity sweetness that is lighter and more transparent than most tropical fruits. It has a slightly rose-like quality that makes it at home in floral compositions, and a clean sweetness that reads as refined rather than candy-like. Common in contemporary light florals.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Rose De Mai
Rose De Mai
Harvested in May from fields around Grasse in southern France, Rose de Mai (Rosa centifolia) produces an oil of unparalleled richness and complexity. It has a honeyed, almost buttery softness with green, tea-like facets and an extraordinary tenacity. One of the most expensive natural materials in perfumery, it defines the great classical rose fragrances.
Base · 3–12 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.'
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match89% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Homesteader85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Reverie82% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.
Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.
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Scent Profile
rose100%musky100%woody75%earthy75%mossy75%

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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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What does Ex Nihilo Ultra Rose smell like? +
Ex Nihilo is a niche fragrance house known for creating unconventional, artistic compositions that resist easy categorization. Founded with a focus on pure olfactory expression, the brand prioritizes innovative combinations over commercial appeal. Ultra Rose opens with fenugreek and litchi, a spiced-fruity introduction that's more intriguing than immediately floral. The heart settles into a rich, honeyed Rose De Mai tempered by labdanum's resinous sweetness, creating depth without perfume-counter predictability. The base anchors everything with musk, oakmoss, and patchouli, building an earthy, woody foundation that prevents the rose from becoming cloying. This fragrance reads as rose-forward but decidedly unconventional, with enough aromatic and earthy character to feel grounded and complex rather than romantic. Ultra Rose works for anyone seeking a rose fragrance with substance and restraint. It's particularly suited to those drawn to natural, slightly weathered florals over pristine ones, and performs well in cooler seasons when its earthiness and woody-mossy base feel most at home. If you gravitate toward The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Reverie, this fragrance will likely resonate.
What are the notes in Ex Nihilo Ultra Rose? +
Top: Fenugreek, Litchi. Heart: Labdanum, Rose De Mai. Base: Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli.
What other fragrances smell like Ex Nihilo Ultra Rose? +
Based on shared notes, Ex Nihilo Rose (Musk, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Rose De Mai), Ex Nihilo Rose Hubris (Musk, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Rose De Mai) may smell similar to Ultra Rose.
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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