Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge: released in 2023, aromatic, soft spicy and citrus, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe?

The closest Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe we found is Loewe 7 Cobalt — 84% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $325 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edgeProjection
1Loewe 7 Cobalt84%about $55* (−83%)7h vs 7h8/10
2Arabian Oud Sultani82%about $65 (−80%)8h vs 7h9/10
3Moncler Sunrise pour Homme80%about $55 (−83%)6h vs 7h7/10
4Afnan Highness VI78%about $50 (−85%)9h vs 7h8/10
5Armaf Legesi Homme77%about $25* (−92%)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Loewe 7 Cobalt — 84% scent match

    Offers a clean aromatic punch of sage and blackcurrant over a sleek woody vetiver base reminiscent of Ex Nihilo Speed Legends.

    It shares its aromatic, soft spicy and fruity accords with Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,863 community ratings.

  2. Arabian Oud Sultani — 82% scent match

    Evokes the bright citrus opening and aromatic, spicy-woody heart found in Ex Nihilo Speed Legends.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge, opens on Pink Pepper and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 584 community ratings.

  3. Moncler Sunrise pour Homme — 80% scent match

    Shares the crisp bergamot and spicy pink pepper opening blending into a smooth, refined woody dry-down.

    It shares its aromatic, soft spicy and citrus accords with Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge, opens on Pink Pepper and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 499 community ratings.

  4. Afnan Highness VI — 78% scent match

    Presents an energetic blend of fresh citrus, aromatic herbs, and warm woods in the same family as Ex Nihilo Speed Legends.

    It shares its fruity, woody and earthy accords with Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 126 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Legesi Homme — 77% scent match

    A fresh aromatic composition featuring crisp clary sage and woody notes that lean into similar fresh-spicy territory.

    It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 969 community ratings.

Which Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Legesi Homme, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge.

Which Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe lasts longest?

Afnan Highness VI, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge.

Which Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe is closest to the original?

Loewe 7 Cobalt, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Loewe Loewe 7 Cobalt saves you about $395 a year against Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Afnan Highness VI (8.5h) — 1 of 5.

Ex Nihilo Speed Legends Living on the edge notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-14.