Ex Nihilo is the Paris niche house behind Fleur Narcotique, the lychee-and-peony scent that launched a thousand imitations. Its fragrances are beautiful and expensive, the kind that run well over £150 a bottle. We make eight takes on the house, every one at 35% Extrait and £40, every one a 5ml for £6.99 if you want to test first.
Here they are, and because we sell them ourselves we can tell you which ones people actually buy, not just which ones we like.
The two people buy most
Blue Essence, our take on Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo, a bright fig and citrus. 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40 (buy any 2, get 1 free).
Fleur Narco, our take on Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo, the famous lychee, peony and moss. 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40.
Five new ones, just added
On 16 September 2026 we added five more Ex Nihilo takes. Hedonia is our take on The Hedonist Extrait, a boozy rum-and-tobacco scent. 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40.
Dervish, our take on Demon Dancer by Ex Nihilo, a fresh fruity green with a creamy base. Rhubarb, peppermint and blood orange over orange blossom and blackcurrant, drying down creamy with tonka and modern woods. Ex Nihilo launched it in 2026 at £180 for 50ml. Dervish is £40 for the same 50ml at 35% Extrait. Reviewers call the original Blue Talisman with more orange blossom, and we make that one too as Blue Essence. Shop Dervish or read the full Demon Dancer dupe guide.
All eight Ex Nihilo takes
| Aromara scent | Inspired by | Sold in last 90 days |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Essence | Blue Talisman | 52 bottles, rated 4.7 from 9 |
| Fleur Narco | Fleur Narcotique | 43 bottles, rated 5.0 from 4 |
| Hedonia | The Hedonist Extrait | New, no reviews yet |
| Scarlet Dune | Scarlet Sands | New, no reviews yet |
| Sweet Oblivion | Sweet Morphine | New, no reviews yet |
| Redline | Speed Legends | New, no reviews yet |
| Forbidden | Lust in Paradise Extrait | New, no reviews yet |
| Dervish | Demon Dancer | New, no reviews yet |
What our sales say
This is the part no one else can print. Because we make the whole set, our own tills rank them for you. Over the 90 days to 20 September 2026, Blue Essence (our Blue Talisman take) sold 52 bottles and Fleur Narco (our Fleur Narcotique take) sold 43, at 4.7 and a perfect 5.0 respectively. So the internet's favourite Ex Nihilo, Fleur Narcotique, is not quite our best seller: the fig-and-citrus Blue Talisman take edges it. Both are £40 and 35% Extrait, so that is a clean like-for-like read, not opinion.
The five new ones are days old and have no reviews yet. The 5ml at £6.99 and the 60-day money-back are there so you can judge them before committing.
Why £40 instead of £150-plus
| Ex Nihilo originals | Aromara takes | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Well over £150 a bottle | £40 for 50ml, £6.99 for 5ml |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | 35% Extrait |
| Wear time | Strong, not guaranteed | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| If you can tell it apart | Retailer returns policy | 60-day money-back, even opened |
Our guide to extrait de parfum explains why concentration matters, and you can browse all our new arrivals for the rest of the September drop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Ex Nihilo dupe?
By our own sales, Blue Essence (our Blue Talisman take) is the most bought, with 52 bottles in the last 90 days at 4.7 out of 5, just ahead of Fleur Narco (our Fleur Narcotique take) at 43 bottles and a 5.0 rating. Both are £40 at 35% Extrait.
How much do Ex Nihilo originals cost in the UK?
They are niche fragrances that run well over £150 a bottle. Our takes are £40 for a 50ml, or £6.99 for a 5ml sampler.
Do you make a Fleur Narcotique dupe?
Yes. Fleur Narco is our take on Fleur Narcotique, the lychee, peony and moss signature, built at 35% Extrait. It has sold 43 bottles in the last 90 days at a 5.0 rating.
Can I try before buying a full bottle?
Yes. Every take is available as a 5ml for £6.99, and if it does not last 7 hours you get a refund, with 60 days to send it back.
Aromara is an independent UK fragrance house. Our fragrances are original compositions inspired by the character of well-known designer scents. We are not affiliated with Ex Nihilo, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners. Every Aromara fragrance is made in the UK at 35% Extrait concentration, with a 7+ hour longevity guarantee and a 60-day money-back promise.
