SaffronOpens with
CaramelHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Ex Nihilo · Sold as unisex
The Irreverents
The cozy corner of an avant-garde café where caramel and vanilla intertwine with the subtle heat of spices, creating a space that feels both familiar and daring.
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The IrreverentsLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessScandal Le Parfum · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares caramel, jasmine and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by the Parisian house Ex Nihilo, The Irreverents is a unisex fragrance that embodies the brand's spirit of iconoclasm and refinement. This composition opens with saffron and pink pepper, adding an unexpected spiciness to the sweet caramel and vanilla heart. As it settles into a base of tonka bean, ambergris, and balsamic notes, The Irreverents transforms from a sugary indulgence into a warm, complex embrace.
Apply one or two sprays to pulse points; the spicy top notes are fleeting but impactful. The rich base will develop over time, so it's best used in the evening when its warmth can linger close to your skin.
Fig. 01 — The Irreverents, Ex Nihilo
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The originalThe IrreverentsEx Nihilo · Luxury · $250+Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022Scandal Le ParfumShares Caramel, Jasmine and Vanilla$40–100★ 4.21 (3,174)48%Match
Aquolina · 2021Pink Sugar Body MistShares Caramel, Tonka bean and Vanillaunder $40★ 4.01 (236)49%Match
Versace · 2024Ambre NectarShares 4 of its 8 notes$40–100★ 4.10 (73)48%Match
Swiss Arabian · 2013ClassShares Pink pepper, Tonka bean and Vanillaunder $40★ 3.88 (16)
With Al Haramain Perfumes Haya
Adds musky, powdery and woody; shares jasmine and vanilla.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 58%, disliked or hated by 5%.