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Ex Nihilo · Sold as unisex
Emerald Royals
A bustling city street during the transitional hours of twilight, where the vibrant energy of fresh spices meets the comforting embrace of warm balsamic and amber tones.
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Emerald RoyalsLuxury · $250+
59%Similar accords, often for lessThe Heart of Leo · GucciPremium tier, $100–250 · shares olibanum and myrrh8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022 by Ex Nihilo, Emerald Royals is a fragrance that embodies the brand's commitment to avant-garde creativity and refined luxury. Perfumer Gaël Montero crafted this composition around an aromatic base with notes of fresh spicy and warm spices, creating a contrast between crispness and warmth. The balsamic and amber accords add depth, resulting in a scent that is both modern and lasting.
Apply two sprays to ensure the initial crisp spicy notes have enough presence before giving way to the deeper balsamic and amber base. This fragrance reads best close to skin, so avoid layering with other scents for a more focused experience.
Fig. 01 — Emerald Royals, Ex Nihilo
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Gaël Montero
Of French-Spanish heritage and raised in Madrid, Gaël Montero studied perfumery at Montpellier University and was mentored by perfumer Jordi Fernandez in Barcelona.
Designer Ex Nihilo
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The originalEmerald RoyalsEx Nihilo · Luxury · $250+Gucci · 2024The Heart of LeoShares Olibanum and Myrrh$100–250★ 4.15 (292)44%Match
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 17%.