Ex Nihilo Cologne 352: released in 2014, white floral, woody and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 dupe we found is El Ganso Part Time Hero — 87% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $140 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Ganso Part Time Hero | 87% | about $45 (−68%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Penhaligon's Quercus | 83% | about $50* (−64%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Calvin Klein CK One | 78% | about $65* (−54%) | 4h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Banana Republic M | 73% | about $25 (−82%) | 4h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Bath & Body Works Rainkissed Leaves | 70% | about $20 (236 ml) | 4h vs 6h | 3/10 |
This fragrance captures the crisp, clean citrus and aromatic energy found in Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Cologne 352, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 197 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated, citrus-forward aromatic profile that sits in the same fresh and clean family as Ex Nihilo Cologne 352.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Ex Nihilo Cologne 352, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,311 community ratings.
A classic, versatile citrus-musk composition that provides a similar clean and airy aesthetic to Ex Nihilo Cologne 352.
It shares its citrus, woody and white floral accords with Ex Nihilo Cologne 352, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 22,074 community ratings.
Provides a fresh, woody, and citrus-leaning experience that echoes the clean, minimalist vibe of Ex Nihilo Cologne 352.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh accords with Ex Nihilo Cologne 352, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 212 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
This light, green, and airy scent shares the fresh, botanical character that defines the opening of Ex Nihilo Cologne 352.
It shares its fresh, white floral and citrus accords with Ex Nihilo Cologne 352, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 263 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Banana Republic M, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Ex Nihilo Cologne 352.
El Ganso Part Time Hero, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Ex Nihilo Cologne 352.
El Ganso Part Time Hero, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — El Ganso Part Time Hero saves you about $140 a year against Ex Nihilo Cologne 352. 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. El Ganso Part Time Hero comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.