TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2024
Jordi Fernández
Perfume
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
OLFACTORY ARCHITECTURE
Ex Nihilo
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
Unisex 2024 Quintessence Collection
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo is a sophisticated 2024 release that intensifies the original's woody character. Crafted by perfumer Jordi Fernandez, this unisex fragrance opens with a vibrant blast of ginger, bergamot, and juicy grapefruit. The heart features a signature blend of cedarwood and akigalawood, now enhanced with tropical lychee for added sweetness and depth. This extrait de parfum offers a luxurious, more potent olfactory journey that feels simultaneously more syrupy and intentionally denser than the predecessor.
The composition settles into a warm, grounding base of vetiver, tonka bean, and patchouli, further enriched by ambery woods. Celebrated for its exceptional performance, it provides long-lasting longevity and a captivating sillage that commands attention. While it shares the "Tygar DNA," it distinguishes itself with a darker, more textured woody profile. It is a versatile choice that transitions effortlessly from daytime professional environments to special evening occasions, making it an ideal signature scent for those seeking niche refinement.
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum delivers exceptional longevity, frequently lasting over seven hours on the skin and remaining perceptible through the day. Its concentrated formula ensures the deep woody base and fruity top notes endure longer than the original Eau de Parfum.
The projection is powerful and captivating, creating a significant scent bubble that commands attention without becoming cloying. Its sillage is equally impressive, leaving a memorable, textured trail of akigalawood and patchouli that lingers long after the wearer has departed.
Launched in 2024, The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is a lavish reinterpretation of the original 2021 creation from Ex Nihilo's Quintessence Collection. Developed by perfumer Jordi Fernández, this intense version was designed to exalt the strong character of its predecessor. It reflects the brand’s "French Avant-Garde" philosophy, which was established in 2013 by founders Sylvie Loday, Olivier Royère, and Benoît Verdier at 352 Rue Saint-Honoré to provide a radical alternative to traditional luxury clichés.
The composition highlights the house's commitment to innovation and sustainability through the use of biotech ingredients like Akigalawood. By adding addictive notes of lychee and grapefruit and an overdose of textured woods, Fernández created a more profound and captivating sillage. This release marks a significant milestone in the brand's first decade, showcasing its ability to blend secular perfumery know-how with cutting-edge technology to offer high-performance, personalized olfactory experiences for a modern generation.
KEY ADVANTAGES
- - Features an intensified and more complex olfactory profile that exalts the strong character of the original with added fruity and woody depth
- - Includes unique and addictive notes of lychee and succulent grapefruit that create a more vibrant and juicy opening
- - Delivers a captivating and powerful sillage through an overdose of textured woods, patchouli, and akigalawood
- - Offers exceptional longevity as an extrait de parfum concentration, with users reporting it lasts all day and remains detectable even after showering
- - Provides a versatile, high-quality, and unisex woody-aromatic experience that transitions smoothly from a fresh opening to a warm, ambery dry-down
POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS
- - Extremely high and prohibitive price point that makes it a significant financial investment
- - Potential to become cloying or overbearing if the fragrance is oversprayed
- - Prominent lychee note that some users find ruins the composition or feels out of place
- - Harsh metallic or "staticky" texture in the dry down caused by the Akigalawood and Amber Xtreme notes
- - Polarizing scent profile that some perceive as too masculine or lacking the "sparkle" of the original version
Designer Biography
Born and raised in Catalonia, Spain, Jordi Fernandez is a self-taught perfumer who began his career at the family-owned company Eurofragrance. Driven by a passion for Middle Eastern traditions and the beauty of nature, he developed a deep expertise in working with exotic raw materials.
Now a senior perfumer at Givaudan, Fernandez is widely celebrated as the "Master of Oud." His portfolio includes global successes like Montblanc Explorer and Ex Nihilo's Blue Talisman, blending Mediterranean roots with sophisticated, traditional techniques.
Global User Sentiment
| SOURCE | RATING | SENTIMENT CLUSTER |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrantica | 4.44 / 5 | WOODYAROMATICCITRUSWARM SPICYFRESH SPICYAMBEREARTHYFRUITYOUD |
| Sephora | 4.5 / 5 | WOODYAROMATICCITRUS |
