Idle Hour
“Idle Hour by Ex Nihilo is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a woody, amber composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Idle Hour by Ex Nihilo was launched in 2022 as a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for both women and men, embodying the brand’s commitment to avant-garde creativity and refined luxury. The composition opens with pink pepper and olibanum, adding a subtle spiciness that cuts through the sweetness of ylang-ylang and iris. As it settles, cedar and akigalawood provide warmth, while tonka bean and musk offer an enveloping comfort.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Idle Hour to pulse points for an intimate experience — it reads best close to skin rather than across a room. The spicy top notes are fleeting, but the woody base continues to evolve throughout the day.
Designer Ex Nihilo
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Edited by Scentsation Editorial
The story behind the bottle.
An afternoon in a cozy library, where the scent of warm woods and soft florals blend with the quiet hum of pages turning.
Fig. 01 — Idle Hour, Ex Nihilo
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