Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse: released in 2025, rose, woody and citrus, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse dupe we found is Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise — 91% match, about $260 (estimate) versus about $275 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise | 91% | about $260* (−5%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Parfums de Marly Delina | 85% | about $145* (−47%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Yves Saint Laurent Blouse | 82% | about $135 (−51%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | L'Occitane en Provence Herbae | 81% | about $45* (−84%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll | 80% | about $85* (−69%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares the same house DNA and luminous floral-fruity profile as Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, making it a natural stylistic match.
It shares its floral, rose and fruity accords with Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,771 community ratings.
Brings a prominent rosy, textured presence reminiscent of the floral core present in Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse.
It shares its rose, floral and fruity accords with Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 14,192 community ratings.
Presents an elegant, modern rose character that aligns well with the floral direction of Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse.
It shares its rose, citrus and floral accords with Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, opens on Bergamot and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 911 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant, fresh-leaning botanical charm that sits comfortably in the same family as Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse.
It shares its fruity, rose and citrus accords with Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, opens on Bergamot and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 866 community ratings.
Delivers a sweet, rosy fruitiness that echoes the cheerful personality of Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse at a lower price point.
It shares its fruity, floral and rose accords with Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 4,072 community ratings.
L'Occitane en Provence Herbae, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse.
Parfums de Marly Delina, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse.
Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise saves you about $20 a year against Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Parfums de Marly Delina comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Spiky Muse notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.