Ex Nihilo Musc Infini: released in 2014, vanilla, musky and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Musc Infini dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Opera Noir — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $240 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Musc Infini dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Musc Infini | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Opera Noir | 85% | about $25* (−90%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Ivory Musk | 83% | about $25* (−90%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood | 80% | about $25* (−90%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Aura | 73% | about $25 (−90%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes Musk Maliki | 78% | about $35 (−85%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the soft, powdery white musk character of Musc Infini, balanced with a gentle sweetness that feels clean and comforting on the skin.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords with Ex Nihilo Musc Infini, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 168 community ratings.
A delicate, airy interpretation of the musk-forward profile found in Musc Infini, emphasizing a clean, skin-like quality with subtle balsamic undertones.
It shares its citrus, musky and powdery accords with Ex Nihilo Musc Infini, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 104 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, clean muskiness of Musc Infini, leaning into a slightly more floral and powdery direction that remains soft and approachable.
It shares its musky, powdery and citrus accords with Ex Nihilo Musc Infini, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 771 community ratings.
Provides a light, clean musk experience that mirrors the airy opening of Musc Infini, settling into a soft, skin-scent finish.
It shares its powdery, citrus and warm spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Musc Infini, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 272 community ratings.
Offers a dense, resinous take on the musk theme, reminiscent of the deeper, balsamic base notes present in Musc Infini.
It shares its powdery and musky accords with Ex Nihilo Musc Infini, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 36 community ratings.
Armaf Aura, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Ex Nihilo Musc Infini.
Armaf Aura, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Ex Nihilo Musc Infini.
Maison Alhambra Opera Noir, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Opera Noir saves you about $315 a year against Ex Nihilo Musc Infini. 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. Armaf Aura comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Musc Infini notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.