Mastic or LentisqueOpens with
IrisHeart
MuskDries down to
Yann VasnierThe nose · 77 fragrances · also made Plum Japonais (2013)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Ex Nihilo · Sold as unisex
Citizen X
The crisp air of an early morning in Paris, where the city's energy is palpable through the interplay of fresh spices and warm woods.
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Citizen XLuxury · $250+
53%Similar accords, often for lessOpsis · DiptyquePremium tier, $100–250 · shares iris, musk and olibanum8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Yann Vasnier for Ex Nihilo, Citizen X is a unisex aromatic fragrance that embodies the brand's commitment to refined luxury and creative innovation. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes of white pepper and mastic, creating an initial burst of energy and warmth. As it develops, iris adds depth and complexity, while amberwood and musk anchor the scent with a warm, powdery base that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
Citizen X has a strong initial impact with its spicy top notes. Apply two sprays to your pulse points for optimal projection. The fragrance takes about an hour to fully settle into a powdery, amber-infused warmth that lasts well through the day.
Fig. 01 — Citizen X, Ex Nihilo
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Yann Vasnier
Global aromaticsYann Vasnier is a senior perfumer at Givaudan who has brought a global, cosmopolitan sensibility to the houses he works with.
Designer Ex Nihilo
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The originalCitizen XEx Nihilo · Luxury · $250+Diptyque · 2022OpsisShares Iris, Musk and Olibanum$100–250★ 4.34 (192)48%Match
Une Nuit Nomade · 2018Bohemian SoulShares Iris, Musk and Olibanum$100–250★ 3.81 (445)41%Match
Yves Saint Laurent · 2016VeloursShares Musk, Olibanum and Amberwood$100–250★ 4.22 (295)43%Match
DS&Durga · 202340 Million Year Old AmberShares Musk, Olibanum and Amberwood$100–250★ 2.80 (15)
With Ex Nihilo Rose
Adds rose, citrus and soft spicy; shares musk.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 23%.