Pink PepperOpens with
Rose WaterHeart
SuedeDries down to
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Ex Nihilo · Sold as feminine
Devil Tender
The quiet sophistication of a well-curated home library, where the interplay of floral and woody notes creates an atmosphere of warmth and refinement.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Devil TenderLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessIntense Cherry · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Devil Tender by Ex Nihilo was launched in 2016, crafted by perfumer Nadège Le Garlantezec. This fragrance is an embodiment of the brand's mission to blend avant-garde creativity with the essence of French refinement. The composition opens with a bright and zesty combination of pink pepper, peach, and bergamot, which quickly gives way to a heart dominated by Bulgarian rose and rose petals, enhanced with tea and heliotrope for an added layer of complexity. A warm base of suede, sandalwood, vanilla, and white cedar extract anchors the scent in a subtle musky warmth.
Devil Tender is best applied lightly — a single spray allows its layers to unfold naturally. The pink pepper and bergamot top notes are fleeting, but the rose and vanilla heart carries through the day, so it’s perfect for daytime wear with enough staying power to transition into evening.
Fig. 01 — Devil Tender, Ex Nihilo
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Nadège Le Garlantezec
Short formulas, dreamlike worldsNadège Le Garlantezec studied chemistry before pursuing perfumery at ISIPCA in Versailles.
Designer Ex Nihilo
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The originalDevil TenderEx Nihilo · Luxury · $250+Montale · 2017Intense CherryShares 4 of its 7 notes$100–250★ 3.34 (996)41%Match
Salvatore Ferragamo · 2015EmozioneShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.87 (1,186)42%Match
Versace · 1996Yellow JeansShares 6 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 3.92 (314)43%Match
Lancôme · 2007Tresor SparklingShares 5 of its 9 notes$100–250★ 3.83 (126)
With Ex Nihilo Rose
Adds aromatic, earthy and fresh spicy; shares pink pepper and bergamot.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 14%.