SOTD: EX NIHILO BLUE TALISMAN EDP · Brotherhood Of Scent

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SOTD: EX NIHILO BLUE TALISMAN EDP

Today I went with Blue Talisman EDP from EX NIHILO, and this is one of those fragrances that proves a fresh scent doesn’t have to be boring or smell like everything else on the shelf.

Right from the opening, I get that bright, juicy pear with bergamot, mandarin, and just enough ginger to give it some lift. But what really makes Blue Talisman work for me is what happens after that opening. It becomes clean, airy, slightly musky and woody without ever getting heavy. A smooth, almost sparkling quality runs through the entire fragrance.

This is modern perfumery. It isn’t trying to smell vintage, dark, or overly complicated. It just smells polished, expensive, and extremely easy to wear.

Performance on the EDP is also very good for this style of fragrance. I get a noticeable scent bubble and good projection during the first few hours, and after that it stays present without becoming obnoxious. This is exactly the kind of performance I want from something I can wear during warmer weather.

For Arizona, this is right in its wheelhouse. Hot weather, daytime, casual clothes, going out to lunch, or even dressed up a little at night it works. And although I own the Extrait as well, I actually think the EDP has its own purpose. The lighter, airier character is part of what makes this version so good.

Blue Talisman isn’t trying to beat you over the head. It just smells clean, modern, upscale, and put together.

Scent: 9/10

Performance: 8.5/10

Versatility: 9.5/10

Definitely one of the better modern fresh fragrances in my collection.

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SOTD: EX NIHILO BLUE TALISMAN EDP