Description Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Extrait is a deeper, more potent reinterpretation of the brand's cult fruity-woody signature — the same bright thrill, dialed up to extrait intensity. Created by perfumer Jordi Fernández for the French house Ex Nihilo and launched in 2024, this extrait de parfum enriches the original 2021 The Hedonist with greater depth and tenacity. Sparkling grapefruit and ginger open over the brand's signature Akigalawood, settling into a warm, refined woody base. Reviewers describe it as a polished, intimate woody-fruity that wears effortlessly day or night. Scent Character Woody — 50% Sweet — 21% Fresh — 14% Spicy — 14% Translation: a smooth woody heart wrapped in juicy fruit and a soft sweetness, with a fresh-spicy citrus-ginger lift up top. Modern, unisex, and easy to wear. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Ginger, Bergamot Heart: Akigalawood, Cedarwood Base: Musk, Haitian Vetiver, Tonka Bean Performance Longevity: Strong — typically 7–9 hours on skin, above average for the genre. Sillage: Moderate — a present but refined trail rather than a room-filler. Projection: Moderate and intimate, closing in nicely after the first few hours. Reviewers note solid performance without “beast mode” projection. Best Occasions & Season Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall Occasions: Everyday and Evening Gender: Unisex — designed to flatter all wearers. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Extrait de Parfum House: Ex Nihilo (Paris, France) Perfumer: Jordi Fernández Year: 2024 Try Before You Commit Skip the commitment of a full bottle and try an authentic decant first: 1mL Sample — $13.99 5mL Sample — $54.99 10mL Sample — $89.99 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Every decant is hand-poured from genuine bottles sourced through authorized distributors. Trusted by 200,000+ orders with a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating. Enjoy free US shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns. FAQ Is this the same scent as the original The Hedonist?It's the extrait version — a richer, deeper, longer-lasting reinterpretation of the 2021 original by the same perfumer, Jordi Fernández. How long does it last?Expect around 7–9 hours on skin with moderate, refined projection. Is it for men or women?It's fully unisex, with a bright fruity-woody character that suits everyone. Are your decants authentic?Yes — 100% genuine, hand-decanted from original bottles sourced through authorized distributors.