Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo is an Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men, launched in 2024 and created by perfumer Jordi Fernández. Originally introduced as a Dubai exclusive, Scarlet Sands draws inspiration from the atmosphere of a Dubai sunset—the moment when bright daylight begins to fade into a warm, glowing evening.

Juicy raspberry and mandarin open the fragrance with vibrant color before giving way to a luminous bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine, and freesia. As the florals soften, amber, Akigalawood, and vanilla emerge underneath, transforming the fragrance from bright and fruity into something warmer, smoother, and more sensual.

The opening is immediately captivating. Raspberry provides a juicy red-fruit sweetness with a slightly tart edge, while mandarin brings sparkling citrus freshness. Together they create a bright, energetic opening that feels colorful without becoming overly sugary.

As Scarlet Sands develops, the fruit begins melting into its floral heart. Orange blossom introduces a radiant, softly sweet citrus-floral character, while jasmine adds richness and sensuality. Freesia keeps the bouquet fresh and airy, preventing the florals from becoming too dense.

The drydown feels like the warmth left behind after sunset. Amber creates a glowing, resinous foundation while vanillaadds smooth sweetness. Akigalawood cuts through that softness with a modern spicy woodiness, adding texture and depth while keeping the fragrance polished.

THE SCENT PROFILE

Raspberry — Juicy • Sweet-Tart • Fruity • Vibrant
The colorful opening of Scarlet Sands. Raspberry delivers a luscious red-fruit sweetness with enough tartness to feel lively and radiant rather than syrupy.

Mandarin — Citrusy • Sparkling • Juicy • Bright
Adds an immediate flash of citrus freshness around the raspberry, making the opening feel sunny, energetic, and effervescent.

Orange Blossom — Radiant • Floral • Citrusy • Softly Sweet
Carries the brightness of the opening into the heart. Orange blossom has a luminous quality that feels both floral and subtly citrusy, perfectly fitting the fragrance's sun-drenched character.

Jasmine — Sensual • Floral • Creamy • Luminous
Adds richness and body to the floral heart, giving Scarlet Sands a smoother and more seductive quality as the fruity opening begins to fade.

Freesia — Airy • Fresh • Floral • Delicate
Keeps the floral bouquet light and transparent, adding freshness without competing with the richer jasmine and orange blossom.

Amber — Warm • Golden • Resinous • Enveloping
Creates the glowing warmth of the drydown. Amber gives Scarlet Sands a smooth, radiant foundation that beautifully contrasts with the brighter fruits and florals above.

Akigalawood — Spicy • Peppery • Woody • Modern
Introduces a distinctive woody texture with peppery and patchouli-like facets. It provides structure beneath the vanilla and amber and gives the drydown a more contemporary edge.

Vanilla — Creamy • Sweet • Smooth • Sensual
Softens the woody and amber notes with a warm sweetness, leaving a smooth trail while allowing traces of the raspberry and florals to remain noticeable.

FRAGRANCE NOTES

TOP NOTES
Raspberry
Mandarin

HEART NOTES
Orange Blossom
Jasmine
Freesia

BASE NOTES
Amber
Akigalawood
Vanilla

Overall Scent: Fruity • Floral • Ambery • Vanilla • Warm • Sweet • Woody • Radiant

Scarlet Sands captures the transition from sunlight to evening warmth. Juicy raspberry and sparkling mandarin illuminate the opening before melting into orange blossom, jasmine, and airy freesia. As the brightness begins to fade, glowing amber, spicy Akigalawood, and smooth vanilla rise from the base, leaving behind a warm and sensual trail.

It moves beautifully from bright and juicy to floral and luminous, then warm, woody, and softly sweet.

Raspberry at sunset. White flowers in warm air. Golden amber after dark.

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