SaffronOpens with
RoseHeart
VanillaDries down to
Quentin BischThe nose · 183 fragrances · also made Le Male Le Parfum (2020)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Ex Nihilo · Sold as unisex
Venenum Kiss
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the scent of warm spices and floral notes intertwine in a Parisian café.
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Venenum KissLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessAwraq Al Oud · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Venenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo, launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Quentin Bisch, is a composition that balances freshness with warmth. The fragrance opens with the vibrant notes of saffron and nutmeg, creating an initial burst of energy. This gives way to a heart of rose and neroli, which adds a delicate floral touch before settling into a base of amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and styrax. Venenum Kiss is neither overwhelmingly sweet nor too spicy; it's a harmonious blend that speaks to both the modernity and refinement Ex Nihilo is known for.
Apply Venenum Kiss directly to pulse points — it blooms within minutes but retains its warmth throughout the day. Given its balanced profile, it's versatile enough for both daytime office wear and evening events.
Fig. 01 — Venenum Kiss, Ex Nihilo
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 15%.