Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman: released in 2023, citrus, fruity and musky, about 7h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Universe — 85% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Universe | 85% | about $35* (−86%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Turathi Electric | 85% | about $40* (−84%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | MAISON ASRAR Legacy | 83% | about $45* (−82%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Blue Magician | 83% | about $30 (−88%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra True Word | 82% | about $40* (−84%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the radiant, fruit-forward energy of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman with a warm, ambery finish.
It shares its citrus, fruity and fresh spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, opens on Ginger and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,055 community ratings.
Shares the sparkling citrus and clean woody facets reminiscent of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, opens on Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,394 community ratings.
Offers a smooth, softly sweet profile that captures the modern charm of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.
It shares its white floral, citrus and fruity accords with Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, opens on Pear, Ginger and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 670 community ratings.
Delivers a vibrant burst of fruit and ginger that echoes Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.
It shares its citrus, sweet and fruity accords with Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 33 community ratings.
In the same family as Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, featuring a clean, woody musk dry-down.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 56 community ratings.
Fragrance World Blue Magician, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.
Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Universe, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman.
Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Universe, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman itself sells from €280 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Universe saves you about $305 a year against Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Universe comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-14.