Outcast Blue

Ex Nihilo, whilst not groundbreaking, do make some quality fragrances, albeit overpriced. On paper, I thought this would be up my street and, eventually, I was right. I say eventually, as when first applied I got a semi-sweet amber scent with slight vanilla nuances and a strong saffron note with its leather facets, bordering on rubber, which I found a bit disconcerting. This wasn’t what I was expecting from the reviews or fragrance accords listed at the top of this page. Fortunately, this aspect fades quite quickly and I’m left with a wonderful masculine creamy amber sandalwood smell with a touch of tobacco that is really quite appealing. It almost has a caramel chewiness without being gourmand. The drydown is quite different from the top so don’t be put off from the initial spray. It’s not overly complex and, as mentioned, not particularly groundbreaking but it’s very pleasing and comforting in a familiar way and yet manages to smell classy at the same time. It’s also versatile and can be used in various situations and in different seasons. I get excellent longevity with moderate projection that creates a noticeable scent bubble, without it having to shout it’s presence. I like this a lot, even if it threw me at first. As always with Ex Nihilo, it’s a sophisticated presentation with an excellent atomiser.

Edit: Oud for greatness and Outcast Blue are both by Jordi Fernandez and Oud for Greatness actually uses real Indian oud oil. Apart from that this is a lovely tobacco patchouli scent for people who love both those notes and want them combined. Good performance, great for autumn days going to work in the city or on an autumn night going out with friends in the city. The extrait version is worth checking out as well. If you want a unique tobacco fragrance then check this one out!

A pleasant happy aromatic woody scent. The scent opens with aromatic notes of saffron and pink pepper before moving to a heart of vetiver and lily of the valley. It settles on a base of cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, slight tobacco and patchouli. Not overpowering but lingers on forever leaving a joyful aura around you. The masculine leaning scent has moderate to strong sillage and excellent longevity. Enjoy!

Idk what ppl are smoking but this smells nothing like OFG. Just because they both have saffron up top and a patchouli base doesn’t make them the same. This does smell nice but upon the drydown, it gives off this piney Christmas smell. These are not worth the price this brand is charging for these types of scents. Edit: I see what ppl are saying by the OFG comparisons now, but this is basically just a more barber shop type of OFG. I like the smell but again, it’s not worth the price imo. This is a very expensive brand for their lack of originality.

I revisited this and used the last bit of my sample as a full wearing for the day. This is not the same as OFG in fact it’s very different. I would describe it as if Penhaligon’s made their own version of OFG. You know how all Penhaligon’s have that lavender/geranium old school barber shop shaving cream smell like Sartorial & Endymion? That’s literally what this smells like mixed with a tinge of OFG. It’s quite pungent and long lasting. I wouldn’t buy it because I prefer OFG, but if you love shaving cream style scents this is for you.