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EX NIHILO Devil Tender

Rose, floral, powdery, suede, spicy.

Key Fragrance Notes:

Top: Grapefruit, Spicy Notes
Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Rose Water
Base: Suede

EX NIHILO Devil Tender opens with grapefruit and a spicy accent before Bulgarian rose and rose water form the floral center. Suede gives the base a soft, textural finish. The profile is rose-forward and polished, balancing fresh citrus, spice, powdery floral character, and supple suede.

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Scent Pyramid

Top: Grapefruit, Spicy Notes
Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Rose Water
Base: Suede

Fragrance Details

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About the Fragrance

Released in 2016 and created by Nadège Le Garlantezec, Devil Tender is a floral Eau de Parfum from EX NIHILO. Pink grapefruit, pink pepper and peach lead into rose absolute, rose water and Petalia™, followed by sandalwood, suede accord and white cedarwood.

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Quick Facts

Brand: EX NIHILO
Perfumer: Nadège Le Garlantezec
Release year: 2016
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Fragrance family: Floral
Expected wear: Long
Projection: Moderate
Strength: Moderate
Collection: Interdite
Scent profile: Rose, Floral, Powdery, Suede, Spicy
Availability: Archived

Production Status

Production status: In Production

Notes & Composition

Top: Grapefruit, Spicy Notes
Middle: Bulgarian Rose, Rose Water
Base: Suede

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Rose, Floral, Powdery, Suede, Spicy

Floral notes are softened by a powdery texture, giving the fragrance a smoother and more polished character.

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When to Wear It

Best seasons: Spring, Fall
Best for: Everyday, Date Night, Special Occasion
Day / night: Day, Night
Mood: Playful, Polished, Sensual

Warm amber and spice facets give EX NIHILO Devil Tender a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 6–8 hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its playful, polished, sensual character suits everyday, date night, special occasion.

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Summary

EX NIHILO Devil Tender is a rose-centered floral Eau de Parfum created by Nadège Le Garlantezec. Grapefruit and spicy notes give the opening brightness and bite before Bulgarian rose and rose water create a plush, modern floral center. A suede accord changes the texture of the drydown, making the rose feel smoother and more tactile rather than traditionally powdery or romantic. The contrast between sparkling citrus, spice, rose, and soft leather gives the fragrance a playful tension that fits EX NIHILO’s contemporary Parisian style. It should suit shoppers who want rose with attitude and a suede finish. The overall effect is polished, sensual, and slightly provocative.

About the Brand

EX NIHILO is a Parisian high-perfumery house driven by creative freedom, innovation, modern craftsmanship, individuality, and personalized fragrance experiences. The brand combines French perfumery tradition with contemporary materials and collaborates with perfumers including Quentin Bisch, Louise Turner, Jordi Fernández, Olivier Pescheux, and Nadège Le Garlantezec. Its catalog spans floral, fruity, woody, amber, oud, and modern musky styles, with boutiques, customization, matching samples, and body or extrait extensions for key signatures. EX NIHILO frames its creative approach around quality, meticulous craftsmanship, artistic innovation, and fragrances designed to become personal “future memories.”