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Idle Hour by Ex Nihilo
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Idle Hour

Ex Nihilo · Unisex

Idle Hour by Ex Nihilo is a relaxed woody amber scent that trades loud projection for a smooth, intimate skin feel. The fragrance opens with a bright flash of sparkling b…

Pink PepperOlibanumBergamotYlang-ylangIrisCedarAkigalawoodTonka Bean
LONGEVITY57
SILLAGE50
RATING4.1
RANK#31778
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 other houses matches to Idle Hour, closest first.

59
MATCH

Juvena

Sarabe

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #22,286 4.2 rating Female

Sarabe by Juvena offers a rich glimpse into 1980s perfumery, blending bright aldehydes with a deeply resinous base. It starts with sharp citrus before…

70 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
69 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Woody, Amber, Sweet

58
MATCH

Spiritum

3 Wisdom Universe

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #28,005 4.1 rating Unisex

Spiritum 3 Wisdom Universe opens with a rich burst of bittersweet saffron, herbal davana, and peppery olibanum incense before settling into a warm bed…

77 LONGEVITY Long
66 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
61 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

58
MATCH

Irina Vaganova - Ирина Ваганова

Seasons (Времена Года)

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #51,992 4.0 rating Female

Seasons by Irina Vaganova opens with crisp lily-of-the-valley and fresh white petals before settling into a soft heart of lilac and pale iris. As the…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
75 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

57
MATCH

Tauer Perfumes

14 Noontide Petals

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #3,673 4.0 rating Unisex

14 Noontide Petals by Tauer Perfumes pairs bright aldehydes with sunny ylang-ylang and grounding frankincense. It opens with fizz and citrus before de…

77 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
52 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

56
MATCH

Castelbajac

JCC No. 2

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #26,500 4.3 rating Female

Castelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. Th…

81 LONGEVITY Eternal
73 SILLAGE Strong
82 LOVE / HATE Loved
83 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

55
MATCH

Missala

Qessence

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #11,967 3.8 rating Female

Qessence is a dry, spicy rose and incense scent with an old-school oriental feel. It opens herbal and warm, then settles into a balsamic, mossy, woody…

83 LONGEVITY Eternal
75 SILLAGE Strong
72 LOVE / HATE Liked
64 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

55
MATCH

Floris

Patchouli

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #6,494 4.2 rating Male

Floris Patchouli opens with an unrefined burst of coconut milk and crisp violet leaf. As the initial sharpness clears, powdery iris and cedarwood quie…

75 LONGEVITY Long
61 SILLAGE Strong
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
44 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Amber, Sweet

55
MATCH

MAC

Asphalt Flower

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #17,775 4.4 rating Female

MAC Asphalt Flower opens with a sudden rush of sweet ylang-ylang and powdery violet that instantly feels cool and damp. Within minutes, hazy iris and…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
63 SILLAGE Strong
85 LOVE / HATE Loved
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

48
MATCH

Natura

Esta Flor Íris

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #27,571 3.8 rating Female

Esta Flor Íris by Natura is a sophisticated floral composition that blends green notes with the powdery elegance of iris. Launched in 2015, this fragr…

59 LONGEVITY Moderate
52 SILLAGE Strong
71 LOVE / HATE Liked
59 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Iris

49
MATCH

Xerjoff

Esquel

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #7,382 4.1 rating Female

Esquel by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and aromatic lavender that initially leans classic barbershop. Within thirty minutes, t…

79 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
25 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Amber, Sweet

49
MATCH

Maderas de Oriente

Maderas de Oriente

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #8,591 4.0 rating Female

Maderas de Oriente offers a vintage, budget-friendly scent centered around dry carnation and powdery orange blossom. It smells like a well-kept cedar…

70 LONGEVITY Long
60 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
77 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

48
MATCH

Agent Provocateur

Maitresse Eau Provocateur

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #13,133 3.6 rating Female

A powdery fruity floral built around crisp green apple, iris, mimosa and rose, Maitresse Eau Provocateur wears brighter and easier than the richer Age…

57 LONGEVITY Moderate
55 SILLAGE Strong
67 LOVE / HATE Liked
79 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

48
MATCH

O.J Perrin

O.J Perrin

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #45,748 4.7 rating Male

O.J Perrin opens with an invigorating rush of crisp green hyacinth and dewy cyclamen petals that feels like stepping into a chilled Parisian flower sh…

73 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
71 LOVE / HATE Liked
60 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

47
MATCH

Spiritum

5 The Guardian Master

Shares Iris, Olibanum, Cedar.

Rank #16,036 4.0 rating Unisex

Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of…

75 LONGEVITY Long
55 SILLAGE Strong
74 LOVE / HATE Liked
46 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Amber, Sweet

47
MATCH

Natura

Essencial Supreme

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #3,313 4.2 rating Male

Natura Essencial Supreme is a powerful powdery floral that leans on a striking violet lipstick accord. Released in 2019, this fragrance feels dense an…

71 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
53 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

46
MATCH

Nabeel

Aseer Al Shawq Bronze

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #30,195 4.6 rating Unisex

Aseer Al Shawq Bronze wears as a clean woody floral musk with a citrusy lift up top and a soft, polished base. The overall effect is fresh, slightly s…

67 LONGEVITY Long
46 SILLAGE Moderate
89 LOVE / HATE Loved
67 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

46
MATCH

Laura Biagiotti

Venezia

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #1,518 3.8 rating Female

Venezia is a warm, oriental-woody fragrance for women that evokes a rich, sun-drenched Italian atmosphere. With its opulent blend of dried plum, peach…

76 LONGEVITY Long
70 SILLAGE Strong
82 LOVE / HATE Loved
60 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Amber, Sweet

46
MATCH

Slava Zaitsev

Maroussia

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #2,180 3.7 rating Female

Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind f…

67 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
67 LOVE / HATE Liked
83 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Amber, Sweet

45
MATCH

Rochas

Madame Rochas

Shares Iris, Ylang-ylang, Bergamot.

Rank #724 4.2 rating Female

Madame Rochas is a classic floral aldehyde that centers on a bright, crisp bouquet of hyacinth, iris, and ylang-ylang. Created in 1960, it offers an a…

71 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
67 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

44
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Aamal

Shares Akigalawood, Olibanum, Bergamot.

Rank #24,514 4.4 rating Unisex

Aamal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with an intense blast of dark agarwood, sweet Turkish rose, and spiced candied fruits. Bergamot and pink pepper spa…

87 LONGEVITY Eternal
80 SILLAGE Enormous
84 LOVE / HATE Loved
27 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Woody, Amber, Sweet

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