Description

Lust in Paradise Extrait is a jammy, sun-drunk rose — blackcurrant and rose crushed together at full concentration, then dragged into a woody, animalic shadow. Composed by perfumer Louise Turner for the Parisian niche house Ex Nihilo and launched in 2026 as part of the Quintessence collection, the Extrait is the richer, fruitier reinterpretation of the original 2019 Lust in Paradise. Reviewers describe it as the version that "reveals its depths" — the bright fruity-floral opening you know, now with more resin, more skin, and far more staying power. It reads bright and flirtatious at first, then settles into something moody and deeply personal, like paradise after sundown.

Scent Character

A fruity-floral rose at its core: a syrupy blackcurrant-and-rose accord lit by pink pepper and ginger up top, drying down into a warm, slightly animalic woody musk of Akigalawood, cedar and clean Ambrofix.

Translation: a rich, fruity rose wrapped in soft woods and musk — sweet and floral on the surface, sensual and skin-like underneath.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Rosyfolia, Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper, Ginger

Heart: Rose, Petalia, Jasmine Sambac

Base: Musk, Ambrofix, Akigalawood, Cedarwood

Performance

• Longevity: Strong — as an extrait de parfum it typically holds 8–10 hours on skin, and noticeably longer on fabric.
• Sillage: Moderate to strong in the opening hours, then it draws in to a rich, close-wearing trail.
• Projection: Bold and fruity for the first couple of hours before settling into an intimate, second-skin aura.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Spring, Summer and Fall — the fruity rose shines in mild-to-warm weather, while the woody-musk base carries it into cooler evenings.
• Occasions: Evening, Date Night and Special Occasions.
• Gender: Unisex — a fruity rose with enough woody, animalic depth to wear on any skin.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Louise Turner
House: Ex Nihilo (Paris, France)
Launch year: 2026 (Quintessence collection)
Lineage: the extrait-strength reinterpretation of the original 2019 Lust in Paradise Eau de Parfum

Try Before You Commit

An Ex Nihilo extrait is a serious investment, and a rich fruity rose like this one lives very differently from skin to skin — some wearers get pure jammy rose, others draw out more of the animalic woody base. A 1mL, 5mL or 10mL authentic decant from Venba is the cleanest way to confirm how Lust in Paradise Extrait wears on you before sizing up. Decants are available from $14.99 (1mL), $64.99 (5mL) and $109.99 (10mL).

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FAQ

How is the Extrait different from the original Lust in Paradise?
The 2026 Extrait de Parfum is a richer, fruitier and woodier reinterpretation of the 2019 Eau de Parfum — deeper blackcurrant and rose, a more animalic musky base, and longer wear.

Is Lust in Paradise Extrait men's or women's?
Unisex. The fruity rose leans feminine on first spray, but the woody-musk drydown wears comfortably on any skin.

How long does it last?
Expect a strong 8–10 hours on skin from the extrait concentration, with the rose-and-musk drydown lingering longest — and longer still on clothing.

Why start with a decant?
A 1mL or 5mL sample lets you live with this rich rose across a few wears — and confirm the animalic drydown suits you — before committing to a full bottle.