Best Spiky Muse by Ex Nihilo Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Spiky Muse by Ex Nihilo blends bright bergamot and spicy pink pepper with a floral heart of rose and fresh green leaves, layered with sweet strawberry and grounded by warm patchouli, cedarwood and creamy tonka beans. The result is an oriental floral with a balance of freshness, sweetness and depth. Those drawn to this fragrance should focus on the interplay between its spicy freshness, fruity florals and woody amber base.
Irisation by MINT £141.67
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- patchouli
- rose
- strawberry
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
Jade line
Perfumer: Philippine Courtere
Irisation or cloud iridescence is a colorful optical phenomenon that occurs in clouds lit by sun or moon disks behind. The pattern resembles a chaotic dance of a rainbow on a soap bubble.
This seems to be the logic of the perfume formula: iridescent jasmine with swirls of red strawberry, ochre praline, ambery vanilla, green bergamot, cool iononic rose and violet blackcurrant
Lord Lamington by Raconteur £129.17
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- clary sage
- coconut
- strawberry
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- woody
Circa 1900, the cook for the governor of Queensland was in a jam. Asked to rustle up a dessert for last-minute guests, he improvised by cutting up day-old vanilla sponge into squares, then rolling them in chocolate and coconut. The guests were impressed, and “Lord Lamington” went from being a governor to an Australian culinary tradition, and now to a perfume. This edp features the treat’s strawberry, cream, coconut and chocolate, tempered by the crisp aromatics of bergamot and clary sage. The amber drydown lets you know you’re wearing a perfume and not a cake.
Noel au Balcon by Etat Libre d'Orange £129.17
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- lily-of-the-valley
- pink pepper
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
This girl is a gift for well-behaved men. The one who bursts into a party and suddenly makes you want to believe in Santa. Half way between a flirtatious temptress and a dancing queen, the temperature rises just by her presence.
To hell with “global warming”! She’s here to have fun, no matter what. Heavenly lightness in December… Sweet honey notes at the start lie on a vanilla-tangerine accord and all at once life becomes as captivating as the fullness of her décolleté. It’s soft and warm, notes swirl and dance, and the world starts spinning, like a faceted mirror ball, marvel of all marvels.
In the heart, red pepper mingles with nigella in a detonating cocktail of scents. Hot red lips adorn a lavishly extraverted smile. Breathtaking! The slightly musky, solar accord of the base speaks of the radiant warmness of her skin under her laughing throat. She calls for her after-midnight man, the one who will abduct her under the Xmas tree. And who will jealously sweep her off her feet and into his room, like a child would with his most precious present.
Osmanthus by Molinard £54.17
- Key notes:
- apricot
- bergamot
- orris (iris root)
- osmanthus
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
The Flower of the Rising Sun!
The blooms of osmanthus, also known as sweet olive, exude sweet, fruity, leathery notes. In its creation bearing the blossom’s name, Molinard presents a surprising twist, blending the intoxicating floral notes of jasmine and tuberose with an irresistibly velvety duet of iris powder and apricot.
A sensuously carnal creation brimming with insouciance and freedom!
St. Paul's by Exaltatum £108.33
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style.
The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline.
The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base.
Ambre Royal by Ormonde Jayne £195.83
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- osmanthus
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Time-honoured accord of roses and jasmine with dashing notes of orange blossom and bergamot but veers away and deepens with patchouli, cedar wood and fanned with a big hearted warm amber molecule, expertly synergised to create a perfectly balanced but hypnotic and opulent perfume.
Ambre Royal is to be treasured and trusted for it is both strong and sensual, warm but powerful.
Liqueur Charnelle by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £116.67
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- cognac
- elemi
- pink pepper
- tobacco
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
The five major aromas that give Cognac its unique flavor are vanilla, prune, caramel, orange and apricot. Some can also detects floral and fruity notes in its bouquet, such as dried linden blossom, vine blossom, dry vine shoots and pressed grape with hints of violet and vanilla.
Inspired by this cornucopia of notes, Liqueur Charnelle is a voluptuous, deeply sensual accord in which the perfumer offers a “cognac bouquet” of spices, blond tobacco and powdery woods. Suave and vibrant pink pepper, elemi and black pepper enhance tonka bean and raspberry notes…
Pair this perfume with the indulgent Liqueur Charnelle hand and body wash infused with the same fragrance.
Sakura by Ormonde Jayne £162.50
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- cherry blossom
- coriander
- mandarin
- pink pepper
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
Opening with sparkling notes of lime and mandarin tempered with pink pepper and a green accord, delicate cherry blossom with soft almond aromas enhanced with powdery violets and creamy vanilla. Elusive elegance, realising the power of subtlety, radiating an inner confidence - to be worn with an innate love of understated good taste.
Uomo by Lorenzo Villoresi £108.33
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fougere
- green leaves
- oakmoss
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- green
- vintage/old school
- woody
The brand’s vision of uomo/man. This is a fresh, elegant, masculine fragrance made with citrus, spices and aromatic woods, Calabrian bergamot and equatorial peppers, sweet-smelling resins and oakmoss. A true classic.
Andevalo by Nissaba £150.00
- Key notes:
- cherry
- leather
- mandarin
- rose
- saffron
- strawberry
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
- woody
Andevalo was born under the blazing sun of western Andalusia. A land where cistus shrubs exude a thick, resinous gum saturated with heat and light. This extrait is built around a trio of labdanum extracts, expressing their full ambery depth. Strawberry CO₂ extract, along with raspberry and black cherry accords, bring a pulpy, sensual brightness, quickly absorbed by supple leather and mineral warmth. Enveloping dark woods and patchouli leave a dense and long-lasting trail of smoke and dark sweetness.
Perfumers: Coralie Spicher and Fabrice Pellegrin
About Spiky Muse by Ex Nihilo
- What makes Spiky Muse different from the fragrances listed here?
- Spiky Muse uniquely balances spicy, fruity, floral and woody notes, combining bergamot, pink pepper, rose, strawberry, patchouli, green leaves, cedarwood and tonka beans. Many alternatives focus on specific facets such as the fruity sweetness, woody spice or fresh green elements rather than the full complex oriental floral harmony.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
- Most fragrances similar to Spiky Muse blend fresh, sweet and woody notes suitable for versatile wear. Some lean towards lighter, fresher profiles ideal for daytime, while others have richer, more intense or smoky elements better suited to evening occasions.
- Do any of these fragrances emphasise the strawberry note found in Spiky Muse?
- Irisation and Lord Lamington prominently feature strawberry, highlighting the fruity sweetness present in Spiky Muse. Others may omit this fruit note, focusing instead on floral, woody or spicy accords.









