Ex Nihilo The Hedonist: released in 2021, woody, fresh spicy and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo The Hedonist dupe we found is Bvlgari Tygar — 91% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $265 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo The Hedonist dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo The Hedonist | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bvlgari Tygar | 91% | about $65* (−75%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 90% | about $35* (−87%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Spirit Of Kings Arrakis | 90% | about $55* (−79%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortal | 88% | about $35* (−87%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Silver | 88% | about $25* (−91%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
A high-end relative that shares the luxurious amber-and-grapefruit luminosity at the heart of The Hedonist's profile.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ex Nihilo The Hedonist, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,908 community ratings.
Evokes the bright citrus-and-ginger energy of The Hedonist, settling into a clean woody trail that carries a similar sophisticated vibe.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with Ex Nihilo The Hedonist, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 7,175 community ratings.
Captures the vibrant woody-spicy character of The Hedonist, leaning into a similarly smooth and radiant blend.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Ex Nihilo The Hedonist, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 323 community ratings.
Shares the crisp ginger and grapefruit opening of The Hedonist, offering a bright and sophisticated ambery dry-down.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Ex Nihilo The Hedonist, opens on Ginger and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,020 community ratings.
Mirrors the fresh ambery woods of The Hedonist with a sparkling citrus opening and an uplifting, linear dry-down.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Ex Nihilo The Hedonist, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 749 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Silver, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Ex Nihilo The Hedonist.
Spirit Of Kings Arrakis, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Ex Nihilo The Hedonist.
Bvlgari Tygar, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ex Nihilo The Hedonist itself sells from €195 at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bvlgari Tygar saves you about $290 a year against Ex Nihilo The Hedonist. 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. Spirit Of Kings Arrakis comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo The Hedonist notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.