Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver: released in 2014, woody, warm spicy and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver dupe we found is Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania — 86% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania | 86% | about $90 (−64%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Giorgio Armani Santal Dan Sha | 85% | about $115* (−54%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Atkinsons James | 83% | about $45* (−82%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Calvin Klein Reveal | 78% | about $45* (−82%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara for Him Cedar Wood | 80% | about $15 (−94%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Leans into similar earthy and woody territory as Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, offering a refined patchouli and warm spicy harmony.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,430 community ratings.
Brings a smooth and powdery warmth that echoes the comforting sandalwood feel found in Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 578 community ratings.
Shares a sophisticated woody and warm spicy presence reminiscent of Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, grounded in earthy depth.
It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 223 community ratings.
Offers an aromatic and warm spicy profile reminiscent of the softer musky facets of Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 4,565 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Evokes the warm woody character of Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, highlighting clean cedar and subtle spice at an exceptional value.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 45 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara for Him Cedar Wood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver.
Zara for Him Cedar Wood, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver.
Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania saves you about $235 a year against Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Zara for Him Cedar Wood comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-14.