Spiky Muse
“Spiky Muse by Ex Nihilo is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a rose, woody composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Louise Turner created Spiky Muse for Ex Nihilo in 2025, capturing the essence of a composition that balances bright and bold with warm and inviting. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and pink pepper, giving way to a heart of strawberry and rose, which are then grounded by woody notes like akigalawood and cedarwood. This contrast between spiky freshness and soft warmth makes Spiky Muse feel both daring and comforting.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply Spiky Muse in two light sprays — the top notes are bright and assertive but fade within an hour. The rose and woody base will continue to develop on your skin for hours after that. It reads best close to the skin, so avoid over-spraying.
Louise Turner
Founding perfumer · 123 fragrances
“Working with CARON is a dream come true. This partnership not only fuels my passion for fragrance creation but also opens the door to a new wave of creativity. Together, we will blend tradition with innovation, crafting scents that resonate with the heart and soul of the House while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in perfumery.”
Inspired by the generosity of nature, Louise Turner draws from her childhood memories in the English gardens of Kent. Renowned for her skilled choreography of floral notes, and her signature blend of the technical and creatively daring, she sees fragrance as a means of expressing her memories and capturing her most profound emotions.
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Fig. 01 — Spiky Muse, Ex Nihilo
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