RaspberryOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
AmberDries down to
Jordi FernándezThe nose · 1 fragrances · also made Oud Cadenza (2024)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Ex Nihilo · Sold as unisex
Scarlet Sands
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where raspberry and mandarin blend with the subtle richness of vanilla and amber.
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Scarlet SandsLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessRapture · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Jordi Fernández's Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo is a composition that dances between the brightness of citrus and the warmth of amber. Launched in 2024, this fragrance opens with raspberry and mandarin, creating a lively and fresh contrast to its deeper woody and vanilla base notes. The heart of orange blossom, jasmine, and freesia adds a lush floral layer, making Scarlet Sands feel like an elegant interplay between light and depth.
Scarlet Sands projects best when applied in layers — a light spritz initially followed by a second pass after a few minutes. The citrus top notes are quick to fade but leave space for the woody and amber base notes to unfold over time, making it ideal for evening wear.
Fig. 01 — Scarlet Sands, Ex Nihilo
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 8%.