Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands EDP (Dubai Exclusive)

Description

Scarlet Sands opens on jammy raspberry and melts into white flowers and a plush amber-vanilla base, like a Dubai sunset. Composed by Jordi Fernández for Ex Nihilo, the Paris house, it launched in 2024 as a Dubai exclusive before a wider release through Harrods in 2025. It is inspired by the red light over the city as day turns to night. Raspberry and mandarin open it, orange blossom, jasmine and freesia form the heart, and amber, Akigalawood and vanilla settle it. The raspberry is the hook: reviewers say it is recognizable in the first seconds, sweet without being sharp, and softened by the florals.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Raspberry, Mandarin
• Heart: Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Freesia
• Base: Amber, Akigalawood, Vanilla

Note: Akigalawood is a woody material derived from patchouli, with a peppery, slightly spicy edge.

Performance

Longevity: Roughly 6–9 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate.
Projection: About arm's length for the first few hours, then closer.

An honest note: reviews are split. Some wearers get a full day with several hours as a skin scent, others find it sits at the lower end of moderate and wish it were stronger.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Spring and Summer evenings and on mild Fall days, for dinners, dates and nights out. Unisex. Skip it if you dislike sweet fruit: the raspberry is front and center.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Jordi Fernández
House: Ex Nihilo, Paris, France
Launched: 2024 as a Dubai exclusive, with a wider release in 2025

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FAQ

Is Scarlet Sands still a Dubai exclusive?
It launched as a Dubai exclusive in 2024 and was released more widely through Harrods in 2025.

What does it smell like?
Juicy raspberry and mandarin, then orange blossom and jasmine, finishing on warm amber and vanilla.

Is it very sweet?
It is fruity and sweet at the start, but the florals and the woody-amber base keep it from feeling like a dessert.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex.