Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands is a luxurious Oriental Floral fragrance that blends juicy raspberry and sparkling mandarin with luminous orange blossom, jasmine, and freesia, before settling into a warm base of amber, Akigalawood, and vanilla. Launched in 2024 and created by perfumer Jordi Fernández, Scarlet Sands was initially introduced as a Dubai exclusive, drawing inspiration from the atmospheric transition of a Dubai sunset from bright daylight into warm, glowing evening. The result is a sophisticated fruity-floral fragrance with a smooth amber-woody foundation and a distinctly modern niche character.
The fragrance opens with a vibrant combination of raspberry and mandarin. Raspberry brings a juicy, tangy sweetness that immediately gives Scarlet Sands its distinctive fruity character, while mandarin adds a bright citrus freshness that keeps the opening lively and radiant. The contrast between tart red fruit and sparkling citrus creates an inviting introduction that feels colorful, polished, and luxurious rather than overly heavy or sugary.
As Scarlet Sands develops, the fragrance reveals a luminous floral heart built around orange blossom, jasmine, and freesia. Orange blossom adds a clean, radiant sweetness, while jasmine contributes a creamy white-floral richness. Freesia introduces a soft, airy floral quality that helps connect the fruity opening with the warmer base. Together, these florals create an elegant heart that balances the juicy raspberry and gives the composition a sophisticated, beautifully blended character.
The dry down becomes warmer, smoother, and more enveloping with amber, Akigalawood, and vanilla. Amber provides a glowing warmth, while vanilla adds a creamy sweetness that softens the composition and gives it a luxurious finish. Akigalawood brings a darker woody dimension with a subtly spicy, earthy character, creating contrast against the fruit and florals. This combination gives Scarlet Sands its signature balance between sweet radiance and deeper woody sophistication.
Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands is a versatile unisex fragrance that works particularly well for spring, fall, evenings, dates, special occasions, and sophisticated everyday wear. Its combination of raspberry, mandarin, white florals, amber, vanilla, and Akigalawood makes it an appealing choice for anyone who enjoys refined fruity-floral fragrances with warmth and depth. Rather than being simply a sweet fruit fragrance, Scarlet Sands develops into a polished amber-woody composition where juicy berries, luminous florals, creamy vanilla, and modern woods create a distinctive and memorable signature.
Fragrance Notes:
Top Notes: Raspberry, Mandarin
Middle Notes: Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Freesia
Base Notes: Amber, Akigalawood, Vanilla