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Galvanize by Ex Nihilo (2019): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Ex Nihilo/Galvanize

Galvanize by Ex Nihilo

Fragrance / 2019

Galvanize

UNISEX

7.1/ 1012 ratings

FloralCitrusGreen

Spicy

Sweet

Released: 2019
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Shyamala Maisondieu

GalvanizeEx Nihilo

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Pink Pepper Mandarin Orange

Heart notes

Base notes

Floral Notes Ambrette Solar Note Solar Notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Citrus

Green

Spicy

Sweet

Powdery

Synthetic

aromatic

musky

rose

soft spicy

yellow floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Value2.0 / 10

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Ratings & reviews

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7.1/10

Very Good

12 ratings

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Shyamala Maisondieu

Shyamala Maisondieu

Her approach is poetic and inventive, dramatic and romantic. Her compositions blend comfort with the exotic se

Where to find it+

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Frequently asked

What does Galvanize by Ex Nihilo smell like?+

Galvanize by Ex Nihilo features a layered composition opening with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Mandarin Orange at the top, Rose, Tuberose, and Narcissus at the heart, Musk, Floral Notes, and Ambrette in the base. The overall character is floral, citrus, green.

What are the notes in Galvanize?+

Top notes: Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Mandarin Orange. Heart notes: Rose, Tuberose, and Narcissus. Base notes: Musk, Floral Notes, Ambrette, Solar Note, and Solar Notes.

Is Galvanize for men or women?+

Galvanize by Ex Nihilo is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Galvanize?+

Galvanize was created by Shyamala Maisondieu for Ex Nihilo.

When was Galvanize released?+

Galvanize by Ex Nihilo was launched in 2019.

What fragrances are similar to Galvanize?+

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Galvanize by Ex Nihilo is a Floral fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Mandarin; middle notes are Narcissus, Rose and Tuberose; base notes are Floral Notes, Solar Notes, Ambrette and Musk.