Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz: released in 2023, yellow floral, sweet and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe?

The closest Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe we found is Zara Golden Decade — 84% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $200 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Vesper GlitzProjection
1Zara Golden Decade84%about $40 (−80%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow78%about $20 (−90%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Rihanna Crush75%about $25 (−87%)5h vs 5h7/10
4Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille78%about $65 (−67%)6h vs 5h5/10
5Yves Saint Laurent Libre81%about $100 (−50%)7h vs 5h8/10
  1. Zara Golden Decade — 84% scent match

    Evokes the opulent floral and warm vanilla character of Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz, offering a similarly rich and enveloping sweetness.

    It shares its white floral, vanilla and citrus accords with Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,651 community ratings.

  2. Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow — 78% scent match

    Presents a casual, sun-kissed floral aura with warm golden undertones that captures a lighter side of Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz.

    It shares its sweet, woody and powdery accords with Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 197 community ratings.

  3. Rihanna Crush — 75% scent match

    Features a playful fruit and floral dynamic that sits comfortably in the same aromatic neighborhood as Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz.

    It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz, opens on Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 425 community ratings.

  4. Yves Saint Laurent Libre — 81% scent match

    Shares a striking emphasis on bright mandarin orange and white florals, echoing the vibrant energy found in Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and vanilla accords with Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 22,548 community ratings.

  5. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Centers around a prominent ylang-ylang and vanilla pairing, bringing to mind the lush tropical sweetness of Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz.

    It shares its yellow floral, vanilla and sweet accords with Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 580 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz.

Which Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe lasts longest?

Yves Saint Laurent Libre, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz.

Which Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Golden Decade, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz itself sells from €280 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Golden Decade saves you about $230 a year against Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz. 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.

Will a Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Yves Saint Laurent Libre comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-03.