Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko: released in 2014, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 86% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $275 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 86% | about $45* (−84%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 | 83% | about $65* (−76%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 83% | about $75* (−73%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Diptyque Vetyverio Eau de Toilette | 80% | about $125 (−55%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Estée Lauder Blushing Sands | 80% | about $90 (−67%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a heavy emphasis on dark, earthy woods that runs parallel to the green and woody foundation of Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Leans into a similar minimalist vetiver prominence as Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko, though with a sharper, more linear focus.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,549 community ratings.
Brings a brighter citrus opening to the signature woody vetiver base found in the Ex Nihilo fragrance family.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
Presents a refined take on green vetiver that sits comfortably in the same aromatic territory as Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,683 community ratings.
Captures a similar soft and airy woody aura that recalls the gentle textures of Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 347 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko.
Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko itself sells from €280 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire saves you about $335 a year against Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko. 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. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-13.