NeroliOpens with
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Heart
MuskDries down to
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Ex Nihilo · Sold as feminine
Honoré Delights
The quiet confidence of stepping into an upscale boutique where the scent of white florals and warm woods envelops you, creating a sense of ease and elegance.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Honoré DelightsLuxury · $250+
68%Similar accords, often for lessTrench · Yves Saint LaurentPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Honoré Delights by Ex Nihilo, launched in 2020 and crafted by Natalie Gracia-Cetto, embodies the brand's commitment to refined luxury with an intricate blend of musky, powdery, and woody accords. The fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic note from neroli and bergamot, which gives way to a heart of ambrette and iris, adding a subtle warmth. This is followed by a base of orange blossom, musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating a composition that feels both familiar and captivating.
Apply Honoré Delights lightly at first — the citrus notes are vibrant but fleeting. Allow it to build on your skin over time as the base notes gradually unfold. Best suited for daytime wear when its warmth complements softer settings.
Fig. 01 — Honoré Delights, Ex Nihilo
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Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Twenty years of Fifi-winning craftNathalie Gracia-Cetto was born and raised in Grasse, the world's perfume capital, and earned a doctorate in pharmacology before training at the Givaudan Perfumery School.
Designer Ex Nihilo
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The originalHonoré DelightsEx Nihilo · Luxury · $250+Yves Saint Laurent · 2015TrenchShares 6 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 4.18 (764)59%Match
Serge Lutens · 2003Clair de MuscAll 4 of its listed notes are in this one$100–250★ 3.86 (2,219)56%Match
Guerlain · 2022Musc OutreblancShares 5 of its 9 notes$100–250★ 3.96 (1,230)62%Match
Rochas · 2022Girl BloomingShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.77 (70)
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Adds rose, soft spicy and earthy; shares bergamot and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 8%.