Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue: released in 2019, woody, warm spicy and tobacco, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue dupe we found is Fragrance World Soir — 87% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $350 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Soir | 87% | about $30 (−91%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Chopard Black Incense Malaki | 82% | about $100 (−71%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron | 81% | about $25 (−93%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Ajmal Amber Wood | 78% | about $115 (−67%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Eutopie No 10 | 73% | about $80 (−77%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Captures the deep, spicy, and woody essence of the reference with a persistent, warm tobacco-like dry-down.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 198 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, resinous, and smoky character that evokes the woody and tobacco-heavy profile of Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 997 community ratings.
Focuses on the prominent saffron and spicy notes that define the opening of Outcast Blue, offering a similar aromatic impact.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and metallic accords with Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 197 community ratings.
Offers a dense, woody, and spicy experience that sits in the same aromatic family as the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,231 community ratings.
Provides a sophisticated woody and spicy blend that mirrors the earthy, aromatic structure found in Outcast Blue.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 62 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue.
Chopard Black Incense Malaki, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue.
Fragrance World Soir, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue itself sells from €179 at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Soir saves you about $465 a year against Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue. 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. Chopard Black Incense Malaki comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.