Dervish 35% Extrait perfume by Aromara, inspired by Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer. Rhubarb, peppermint, blood orange, blackcurrant, orange blossom. UK-made dupe, 7+ hour wear.
Dervish by Aromara on a pale rhubarb pink to soft coral pink background with rhubarb stalks, a blood orange, peppermint, blackcurrants and orange blossom. 35% Extrait, inspired by Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer.
Dervish by Aromara fragrance profile card: green, aromatic, citrus accords; notes of Rhubarb, Peppermint, Orange, Orange Blossom; 8 hour longevity, Strong sillage; 35% Extrait, 100,000+ bottles sold, free UK delivery over £45.
Dervish by Aromara: 35% Extrait perfume, the highest strength disclosed in the UK. 7+ hour wear guaranteed, 60-day money-back, made in the UK, 100,000+ bottles sold
Dervish by Aromara reviews: Aromara perfumes rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,485 customer reviews, with 35% Extrait, 7+ hour wear and a 60-day money-back
Dervish 50ml Extrait Spray by Aromara
Dervish 5ml Extrait sample spray by Aromara, clear glass vial, 35% Extrait perfume, 7+ hour wear
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Dervish

Inspired by Demon Dancer by Ex Nihilo

5.0 1 reviews
Loved by 50,000+ customersScent family: Fresh · Woody
£40
50ml35% Extrait

Will it smell the same?

  • “This is as close as it gets.”Yvonne W. · Verified buyer · Vanilla Dust

60-day money-back guarantee · How it works

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  • 35% Extrait, lasts 7+ hours. Guaranteed, or your money back.
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  • UK delivery £2.99, free over £45.

Top notesThe first spray

Heart notesOnce it settles

Base notesWhat lingers

Ex Nihilo launched Demon Dancer in 2026 at £180 for 50ml. Dervish is Aromara's take on it. The same 50ml, 35% Extrait, £40.

Tart rhubarb, cool peppermint and blood orange hit first. Fizzy, green, a bit wild. Then orange blossom and blackcurrant. It dries down creamy and musky, with tonka and modern woods. Loud to everyone around you.

Reviewers of the original keep comparing it to Blue Talisman, with more orange blossom. We make Blue Talisman too: Blue Essence.

35% Extrait. 7+ hour wear, guaranteed. 60-day money-back.

The notes
  • Top: Rhubarb, Bergamot, Peppermint, Blood Orange
  • Heart: Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant
  • Base: Georgywood, Akigalawood, Ambrofix, Musks, Tonka Bean

This is the pyramid Ex Nihilo publish for Demon Dancer.

Why people buy Dervish
  • 35% Extrait, the highest concentration disclosed in the UK. We publish the number.
  • 7+ hour wear, guaranteed.
  • 60-day money-back. Try it. Not convinced? You have 60 days to get your money back.
  • Vegan, cruelty-free, made in the UK.
  • Any three 50ml bottles for £80 (buy 2, get 1 free). Free UK delivery over £45.
FAQ

Is Dervish a good dupe of Demon Dancer?

Dervish follows Ex Nihilo's published notes: rhubarb, peppermint and blood orange, then orange blossom and blackcurrant, over musk, tonka and modern woods. Built at 35% Extrait. Ex Nihilo sell 50ml at £180 and 100ml at £260. We make it with oils from some of the world's leading fragrance houses, the kind that also make for designer and niche brands.

Is it like Blue Talisman?

Reviewers say it is the closest thing in the Ex Nihilo range: the same fresh, fruity lift, but thicker and sweeter, with more orange blossom. For the Blue Talisman profile, try Blue Essence.

What are Georgywood, Akigalawood and Ambrofix?

Modern woody and ambery materials made in the lab. They give the base a smooth, clean woodiness.

Is it unisex?

Ex Nihilo do not say. Most Fragrantica voters rate it unisex.

How long does Dervish last?

7+ hours on skin, guaranteed. If it does not last 7 hours, you get a refund. Dervish is an Extrait de Parfum, made at 35%. How long any scent stays depends on its notes, your skin and the weather: fresh, citrus and aquatic scents lift off sooner, while woods, amber, musk and vanilla stay with you for longer. Spray onto moisturised skin at your pulse points and let it dry without rubbing.

What if I do not like it?

Try it. If you are not convinced, you have 60 days to send it back lightly tested, with at least 90% left, and get your money back. You cover the return postage. Full terms are in our refund policy.

Concentration35% Extrait
Longevity7+ hours on skin
GenderUnisex
Inspired byDemon Dancer by Ex Nihilo
Standard UK delivery
Free over £45 (2 to 4 working days)
Next day delivery
Available at checkout
Returns
Accepted

Reviews

4.5/5 from 1,603 aromara reviews

Shop review

“Really impressed with the samples I got hence straight away I ordered 3x 50ml bottles.”

Really impressed with the samples I got hence straight away I ordered 3x 50ml bottles. I'm really fussy about originals and copies but these are the best I've ever come across.. I will definitely be ordering some more in the future!

Simon Y. 8 Jul 2026Bought Men's Discovery Bundle | 5 x 5ml

Reply from aromara

Winning over a fussy nose is the hardest job in fragrance, so this is a proper compliment, thank you Simon. Honestly though, we do this for the love of fragrance, so getting it spot on for you is the least we could do.

From aromara customers

  • Beautiful opening notes and powerful and charismatic. A lovely strong 6-8hrs lasting. 35% Extrait for such a low price and great ingredients and natural oils perfect for all skin tones

    Anil J.on Imperial

  • Stunning fragrance & last all day. Will definitely be purchasing more

    Sally S.on Tonkara

  • Pure perfection! Everything I want in a perfume. The longevity is out of this world!

    Gemma C.on Vanilla Dust

  • VANILLA DUST... OMG
    The smell is amazing you wouldn't know rhe difference between Vanilla dust and Vanilla powder.... you don't need to use much as the fragrance is spot on and lasts all day.... so many people ask what fragrance I am wearing and compliment it ..... I can even smell it in the house when I return from being out for a while ..
    Would definitely recommend aromara.
    Will be looking to rider other fragrances again soon

    Shane G.on Vanilla Dust

  • This is tribute to an old favorite perfume from the nineties, sandalwood is great, thank you

    Iliya V.on Sandalwood Major

  • One word... Amazing!
    Thank you Aromara!

    Andreea S.on Men's Discovery Bundle

  • I ordered a few tester sizes of different perfumes. This is my favourite and I will be ordering a full size.

    Gorgeous, just heavenly.

    Joanne D.on Gentle Flow Gold

  • This is proper fragrance therapy. Love the balance of this. Can't wait for it to get that little bit cooler to really appreciate it.

    Chris T.on Pure Therapy

  • Love this, really fresh and gets better as it warms.

    Nathalie S.on Blue Essence

  • Wow , what a fragrance 👌

    Thomas G.on Bleu Royale

  • I think I may have a fragrance addiction 😂 this is a great way to try different perfumes before deciding on a big bottle. Why did I not know about second wife before?? It's glorious 😻

    Deborah B.on Women's Discovery Bundle

Price check

Our 50ml, next to the designer original it is inspired by.

Dervish

Dervish

Inspired by Demon Dancer by Ex Nihilo

aromara, 50ml£40

Demon Dancer, designer original£180

  • 35% Extrait
  • UK-made
  • 7+ hr longevity

£140 less

than the Demon Dancer bottle, for a scent in the same family.

aromara is rated 4.5/5 from 1,603 UK reviews

Buy any 2, get 1 free. Three 50ml for £80.

  • Free UK delivery over £45
  • Same-day dispatch before 4pm
  • 60-day guarantee

All aromara fragrances are UK-made at 35% Extrait, the highest concentration disclosed in the UK. 7+ hours, guaranteed.

Questions

Can't find your answer? Email sales@aromara.co.uk

How long does the scent last?

7+ hours, guaranteed. aromara is made at 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK. If yours doesn't last 7 hours, we'll refund you.

What's the concentration?

35% Extrait. Most UK rivals sit at 20-30%. Higher concentration means stronger projection and longer wear.

How does it compare to the original?

Our take on the original: the same family of notes, at a fraction of the price. 35% Extrait. 7+ hours, guaranteed. Can you tell? You've got 60 days.

What sizes do you offer?

Every scent comes in two sizes: a 5ml spray to try it first, and the 50ml spray once you know you love it. Buy any 3 perfumes and the cheapest one is free (sets not included).

What if I don't like it?

60-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Email sales@aromara.co.uk within 60 days of delivery and we'll refund you in full.

Where is it made?

Made in the UK, small-batch. We're an independent UK brand, not a reseller of foreign-bottled stock.

How fast is delivery?

UK delivery is £2.99, free over £45. Orders placed before 4pm Mon to Fri (or 11am Sat) are dispatched the same day and usually arrive in 2 to 4 working days. Next-day delivery is £3.50, free over £100.

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