Ex Nihilo Generation(s): released in 2025, woody, fruity and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Generation(s) dupe we found is Essential Parfums Fig Infusion — 83% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $375 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Generation(s) dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Generation(s) | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essential Parfums Fig Infusion | 83% | about $110 (−71%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Parfum | 81% | about $260 (−31%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 3 | Matière Première Parisian Musc | 81% | about $230 (−39%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | BDK Parfums Gris Charnel | 79% | about $240 (−36%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Amouage Guidance | 73% | about $575 (+53%) | 9h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Shares a vibrant fruity fig and soft woody heart comparable to the profile of Ex Nihilo Generation(s).
It shares its woody, fruity and sweet accords with Ex Nihilo Generation(s), lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,677 community ratings.
Presents a lush green fig and creamy woody character that sits comfortably in the same family as Ex Nihilo Generation(s).
It shares its woody, sweet and fruity accords with Ex Nihilo Generation(s), lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 12,010 community ratings.
Leans into a clean musky and woody aesthetic that evokes the dry-down elegance of Ex Nihilo Generation(s).
It shares its musky, amber and woody accords with Ex Nihilo Generation(s), lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 2,949 community ratings.
Evokes a sophisticated woody and powdery warmth reminiscent of Ex Nihilo Generation(s), leaning heavily into creamy sandalwood territory.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Ex Nihilo Generation(s), lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 9,519 community ratings.
Brings a rich, powdery, and warm spicy complexity akin to the heavier base elements found in Ex Nihilo Generation(s).
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Generation(s), opens on Pear too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 8,351 community ratings.
Essential Parfums Fig Infusion, at about $110 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Ex Nihilo Generation(s).
Amouage Guidance, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Ex Nihilo Generation(s).
Essential Parfums Fig Infusion, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ex Nihilo Generation(s) itself sells from $377.29 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Essential Parfums Fig Infusion saves you about $390 a year against Ex Nihilo Generation(s). 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, these cover it: Amouage Guidance (9.0h) — 1 of 5.
Ex Nihilo Generation(s) notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-20.