Generation(s)
meets Philosykos.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Fig
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Eau de parfum leads with green. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Ex Nihilo Generation(s)Concentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque PhilosykosEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de parfum |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | France | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2025 | 1996 |
| Leading accords | woody · fruity · sweet | green · woody · sweet |
| Notes unique to this record | Pear, Pink Pepper, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean | Fig Leaf, Green Notes, Coconut, Fig Tree, Woody Notes, Cedar |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.79 · 101 votes | 2.70 · 4,261 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.82 · 101 votes | 1.86 · 4,519 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Generation(s)
Eau de parfum alcohol free · US listing
Aqua (water), Isopentyldiol, Parfum (fragrance), C12-13 alketh-9, Caprylyl glycol, Acetyl cedrene, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Coumarin, Pinene, Juniperus virginiana oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Santalol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Beta-caryophyllene, Farnesol, Rose ketones, Benzyl benzoate, Terpinolene
Source: Ex Nihilo official US product ingredient panel · Checked 2026-09-22
Philosykos
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and fruity direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de parfum
Start here if the listed green and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.