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Ex Nihilo

Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.

Every Ex Nihilo decant and perfume sample at Scento is hand-decanted from a sealed, original bottle — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. A house from France founded in 2013, Ex Nihilo is known for signature notes like Bergamot, Lychee, Pear; explore 12 fragrances in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml sizes from €10.90 – €19.90 and test a scent properly before committing to a full bottle.

  • Authentic · hand-decanted from sealed bottles
  • Sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml
  • Tracked shipping to 27 European markets

Ex Nihilo is a Parisian haute perfumerie house founded in 2013, created by fragrance experts committed to disrupting traditional luxury with bespoke, artistically driven creations. The brand combines rare and exclusive ingredients with avant-garde innovation, embodying contemporary luxury through personalized olfactory experiences. Its philosophy of 'creation out of nothing' elevates fragrance into wearable art, exclusively distributed through the world's most selective luxury retailers including Harrods and Galeries Lafayette.

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Founded Year:2013
Country:🇫🇷France

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How to buy Ex Nihilo samples in Europe

To buy Ex Nihilo samples in Europe you have a few honest routes: official Ex Nihilo boutiques and authorised retailers for full bottles, or Scento for authenticated Ex Nihilo decants in 2ml, 5ml, 8ml. On Scento, Ex Nihilo samples start at €10.90 — and a 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so you can try the scent properly before committing to a full size.

Best way to buy Ex Nihilo in Europe

Ways to buy Ex Nihilo in Europe, compared by commitment, EU delivery and what each route is best for.
RouteSmallest commitmentEU delivery & customsBest for
Official Ex Nihilo boutique or siteFull bottle (50–100ml)Set by the brand; varies by countryOwning the full bottle, sealed and gift-ready
Authorised retailer or department storeFull bottleIn store, or online where the retailer ships in the EUTrying in person before buying a bottle
Scento authenticated decants2ml / 5ml / 8ml decant — from €10.90Ships from the EU to 27 European markets, no extra customsTrying Ex Nihilo before a full bottle, at the lowest entry price
Official Ex Nihilo discovery set (where offered)Brand-curated mini setOnly where the brand ships it to your countrySampling a themed range chosen by the house

Routes and availability vary by brand and country — always confirm current stock, sizes and prices with each seller before buying.

Ex Nihilo sample prices & decant facts

Origin
France
Founded
2013
Scents in stock
12
From (2ml)
€10.90
From (5ml)
€20.90
Sizes
2ml, 5ml, 8ml
Signature notes
Bergamot, Lychee, Pear
Authenticity
Original-bottle sourcing; the manufacturer code is not printed on the decant vial
Last reviewed
2026-06-18

Ex Nihilo decants & perfume samples — your questions answered

Are Ex Nihilo decants and perfume samples authentic?

Yes. Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.

How many sprays are in a Ex Nihilo sample?

As a rough guide, a perfume atomizer gives about 10–15 sprays per millilitre, so a 2ml Ex Nihilo sample is roughly 20–30 sprays, a 5ml about 50–75, and an 8ml about 80–120. Exact counts vary with the atomizer and how heavily you spray. Available sizes: 2ml, 5ml, 8ml.

Do I pay customs or VAT on Ex Nihilo samples in the EU?

No extra customs for EU orders. Scento ships Ex Nihilo decants from within the EU to 27 European markets, so EU buyers pay no import duties or customs charges and usually receive their order in 1–5 business days. Orders to non-EU European countries may be subject to local import VAT set by your country, not by Scento.

Should I buy a Ex Nihilo decant or a full bottle?

Buy a decant to test or rotate a scent, and a full bottle once you know you love it. A 2ml decant is only about 2–4% of a 50–100ml bottle, so it lets you wear Ex Nihilo for days before committing to full-bottle price. For sealed presentation or gifting, an official boutique or authorised retailer is the better route.

Which Ex Nihilo fragrance should I try first?

Blue Talisman and Fleur Narcotique are the Ex Nihilo fragrances our members reach for most, so they are the easiest place to start. If you want to explore further, Blue Talisman, Fleur Narcotique, Speed Legends Living on the Edge make a strong first set in affordable decant sizes.