Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise EDP

Description

Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise is a dewy, sun-warmed floral-musk that wears like skin kissed by the French Riviera.

Composed by Givaudan perfumer Louise Turner for the Parisian house Ex Nihilo and launched in 2019, it opens with a sparkle of pink pepper before melting into peony, juicy lychee and the brand's signature Petalia accord, all settled on a soft bed of musk, amber and white cedar. Reviewers describe it as the definition of a “clean girl” scent — airy, feminine and classy, yet quietly addictive on the skin.

Scent Character

• Sweet / Fruity — 42%
• Woody — 25%
• Floral — 17%
• Spicy — 17%

Translation: a luminous fruity-floral built on lychee and peony, rounded by creamy cedar and musk with just a flick of peppery spice. Soft and radiant rather than heavy or sugary.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Pink Pepper

Heart: White Peony, Lychee

Base: Musk, Amber, White Cedar

Performance

Longevity: Strong for the style — reviewers consistently report 6 to 8 hours on skin.

Sillage: Moderate and pretty — a soft, haunting trail that stays close-to-skin in warm weather rather than filling a room.

Projection: Intimate to moderate; it blooms on warm skin and rewards close encounters.

Best Occasions & Season

Built for Spring and Summer — warmth lifts the lychee and peony beautifully. Versatile across Everyday wear, Business settings and Leisure. Marketed as unisex, though its dewy-floral character reads slightly feminine-leaning.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum

Perfumer: Louise Turner (Givaudan)

House: Ex Nihilo, Paris

Year: 2019

Current Availability

The full retail bottles (50 ml and 100 ml) are currently out of stock. The good news: you can still experience the fragrance through our in-stock authentic decants below — no need to wait.

Try Before You Commit

Sample the real thing in genuine, authorized-distributor juice before investing in a full bottle:

• 1 mL Sample — $6.99
• 5 mL Sample — $31.99
• 10 mL Sample — $59.99

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FAQ

Is this the original Lust in Paradise EDP?
Yes — this is the 2019 Eau de Parfum by Louise Turner, not the newer 2026 Extrait reformulation, which has a different note structure.

How long does it last?
Most wearers get 6 to 8 hours, which is strong for such an airy, dewy floral.

Is it a men's or women's fragrance?
It is marketed as unisex. The fruity-floral, dewy profile leans slightly feminine but is easy to wear for anyone.

Why buy a decant instead of a full bottle?
A decant lets you live with the scent for several wears before committing — especially useful right now while the full retail bottles are out of stock.