Midnight Special

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Ex Nihilo Midnight Special

Midnight Special is a smooth boozy woody scent, and our version keeps that feel: a spicy citrus opening, a rum and iris heart, and a warm woody base.

The Story Behind the Scent

Ex Nihilo built Midnight Special as a warm, sophisticated evening scent, pairing a boozy rum note with soft iris and a smooth woody base for a refined, cosy feel.

Our interpretation follows that character. We keep the bergamot and pepper bright up top, let rum and iris warm the middle, and finish on a smooth sandalwood, tonka and styrax base.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a niche eau de parfum sold at high niche pricing. We build ours at a high perfume oil concentration and sell direct, so you get the same character for a fraction of the price.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a warm, boozy, sophisticated woody scent and wants a niche style fragrance without the niche price.

Notes

Top notes: Bergamot, Pepper

Heart notes: Rum, Iris

Base notes: Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Styrax

How it Smells

It opens bright and spicy, with bergamot and pepper giving a lively lift.

The heart is warm and boozy, with a rum note softened by powdery iris.

The base is smooth and cosy, with sandalwood, tonka bean and styrax giving a warm, lasting finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Ex Nihilo Midnight Special?

It stays close to the smooth, boozy woody character of the original. It is our own interpretation rather than a copy, but the impression is very familiar.

How can it cost so much less than Ex Nihilo Midnight Special?

Most of the price of a niche fragrance goes to the brand name, packaging and retail markup rather than the liquid itself. We put our budget into the scent and sell direct, so you get a comparable experience for a fraction of the price.

Is this the same perfume as Ex Nihilo Midnight Special?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style at a much lower price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It is unisex and is made for evenings and cooler weather.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Ex Nihilo and Midnight Special are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Ex Nihilo in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.