Love Shot — Ex Nihilo Love Shot Alternative Perfume

A Luxury Alternative to Ex Nihilo Love Shot

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Rated 4.6 by 50K+
1M Bottles Sold
Made in California
HumanSafe™ Verified

Love Shot shares the spirit of the iconic Ex Nihilo Love Shot, built in the same chypre fruity style with a bright, romantic character that feels effortless and feminine. This HumanSafe™ verified fragrance delivers 6–8 hours of wear with a gentle personal sillage, capturing the essence of luxury without compromise. Experience the luxury fragrance you love at a price that celebrates accessibility—starting at just $12.99.

Format: EDP Spray

EDP Spray
Body Oil
LongWear System™

Size: 1.7 FL OZ / 50 ML

1.7 FL OZ / 50 ML
3.4 FL OZ / 100 ML
0.27 FL OZ / 8 ML
0.33 FL OZ / 10 ML
0.13 FL OZ / 4 ML
Matching Set
Description

A Luxury Dupe of Ex Nihilo Love Shot Fragrance

HumanSafe™ Verified Perfume Dupe — Clean, Long-Lasting & Cruelty-Free

Love Shot shares the spirit of the iconic Ex Nihilo Love Shot, built in the same chypre fruity style with a bright, romantic character that feels effortless and feminine. This HumanSafe™ verified fragrance delivers 6–8 hours of wear with a gentle personal sillage, capturing the essence of luxury without compromise. Experience the luxury fragrance you love at a price that celebrates accessibility—starting at just $12.99. Available as EDP Spray, alcohol-free concentrated Body Oil — ideal for those seeking a longer-lasting, skin-close experience — or as the complete Duo Layering Set for maximum longevity, $12.99.

Scent Profile — What You'll Experience

Top Notes

Raspberry

Heart Notes

Leather

Base Notes

Musk

The opening arrives with a burst of vibrant raspberry, fresh and luminous against the skin. This sparkling top note creates an immediate sense of joy and brightness, setting the tone for a fragrance that feels alive and energetic. The fruity introduction is both playful and sophisticated, drawing you in with its natural radiance.

In the heart, a subtle leather note emerges, adding depth and sensuality to the composition. This unexpected leather accord brings an elegant complexity that prevents the fragrance from feeling purely fruity—instead, it introduces a romantic sophistication that's utterly captivating. The leather softens the sweetness, creating a beautifully balanced middle stage that lingers on the skin.

The base settles into a warm, creamy musk that anchors the entire composition. This gentle foundation extends the fragrance's presence with a subtle, intimate sillage that stays close to your body rather than projecting loudly. Perfect for spring and summer days, Love Shot builds in layers throughout the wear, revealing its full character over time.

Performance & Wear

Love Shot delivers 6–8 hours of wear on skin with noticeable projection. Apply to pulse points for optimal diffusion. Layer with the Body Oil to extend longevity throughout the day. Perfect for warm-weather occasions. HumanSafe™ Verified · IFRA Compliant · 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free.

How It Compares to Ex Nihilo Ex Nihilo Love Shot

Love Shot shares a similar profile with Ex Nihilo's celebrated original, delivering that same chypre fruity elegance in a fragrance built in the same style. Where the designer version commands luxury pricing, CA Perfume's alternative offers the same sophisticated character at a fraction of the cost. This is luxury fragrance reimagined—quality, longevity, and beauty without the premium price tag.

Signal Love Shot (CA Perfume) Ex Nihilo Love Shot (Ex Nihilo)
Price From $12.99
Longevity 6–8h EDP · 12–16h Duo Set 6–8h typical (EDP)

See the full Ex Nihilo Love Shot comparison — notes, formula analysis, wearing guide, and verified longevity data →

Mood Profile — Energizing

When you wear this fragrance, ask yourself: "Why do I feel so energizing?"

The answer is already there. I am energizing.

Mood Elevation Index (MEI): created by HumanSafe™ Mood Architecture Framework based on 876 peer-reviewed scientific studies and proprietary algorithm.

Who Should Wear This

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, marking an anniversary, or simply elevating a day at the office, Love Shot adapts beautifully to every occasion. Wear it during the day for a fresh, uplifting presence, or layer it for evening sophistication. The fragrance shines brightest in spring and summer, when its bright raspberry and warm musk feel perfectly in sync with the season. Gift it to someone special—it's the luxury gift that says you care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Love Shot smell like?

Love Shot opens with a bright burst of raspberry, transitions into a soft leather heart, and settles into a warm, creamy musk base. It's a chypre fruity fragrance that's romantic without being heavy—fresh, feminine, and effortlessly sophisticated.

Is this a Ex Nihilo Love Shot dupe?

Love Shot shares a similar profile with Ex Nihilo Love Shot and is built in the same chypre fruity style. As an inspired-by alternative, it captures the essence and character of the original while standing as its own fragrance creation.

How long does Love Shot last?

Love Shot delivers 6–8 hours of wear with a noticeable yet gentle personal sillage. The fragrance stays close to the skin, creating an intimate presence that develops beautifully throughout the day.

Is Love Shot HumanSafe™ verified?

Yes. Love Shot is HumanSafe™ verified, meaning it meets rigorous standards for clean, consciously crafted fragrance. You can feel confident wearing it with care for yourself and the environment.

What's included in the Love Shot layering set?

The layering set combines our EDP spray with a complementary body oil, allowing you to build depth and extend longevity. Layer for a richer sillage, or wear each piece alone—the choice is yours.

Shipping & Handling

Enjoy free shipping on ALL U.S. orders over $50. Express Shipping option available at checkout. Exchanges for USA customers in the contiguous 48 states.

Returns

Enjoy our 30-day risk-free trial. If our perfume isn't your perfect match, request an exchange or store credit within 30 days. Your satisfaction is our priority. Please note that original shipping costs are non-refundable.

Transparency for Peace of Mind

Product Safety Profile

Evaluated by the HumanSafe™ Safety Framework
HumanSafe™ is a science-based framework that scores ingredient safety at realistic use levels — with transparent methodology you can verify. No fear. Just clarity.
A-
HumanSafe™ Score Safety Verified ✓
BESTWORST
A-
Generally
Safe

You deserve to know what you're putting on your skin — not a vague rating, not a worst-case scare. Ingredients are evaluated at realistic use concentrations typical for fine fragrance. You can wear it with confidence.

HumanSafe™ scores are calculated using peer-reviewed safety data, evaluated at realistic wear conditions.

How the score is calculated →
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Fragrance Mood Profile

How This Scent Feels to Wear

Measured by the MEI™ Mood Architecture Framework
MEI™ estimates how a fragrance may influence your emotional state across seven mood dimensions.
6.79
MEI™ Score Mood Profile ✓
BESTWORST
6.79
Primary Mood Energizing
Secondary Mood Confident
Inner Voice   I am unstoppable.
Confidence
6.76
Presence
7.25
Mood Lift
7.26
Identity
7.2
Warmth
6.52
Social Ease
6.82
Energy
2.4

When you wear this fragrance, ask yourself: "Why do I feel so balanced?" — The answer is already there. I am balanced.

MEI™ scores are calculated using the Mood Architecture™ Framework, informed by peer-reviewed olfactory research. How the score is calculated →

Stop and smell these

Featured Notes

Explore the top, heart, and base notes that make this fragrance.

Ra
Raspberry Top
Le
Leather Heart
Mu
Musk Base
Performance

Longevity & Sillage

These ratings reflect typical wear time and how far the scent projects from the skin. Both are shaped by a fragrance's note structure and raw material behavior — results may vary with skin chemistry, environment, and application method.

Longevity
6/10
Moderate wear

Wear time on skin under everyday conditions.

Sillage
6/10
Moderate projection

How far the fragrance radiates and trails in the air around you.

Journey into the Chypre Fruity fragrance family that brings this scent to life.
Chypre Fruity Fragrance Family
FRAGRANCE FAMILY

Chypre Fruity

Vibrant, playful, and refreshing. Chypre Fruity merges the classic chypre structure with juicy fruit notes, creating a lively and sophisticated scent.
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S
Sophia W.
Amazing longevity

The longevity of this fragrance is outstanding, it stays fresh all day long. I'd definitely recommend it!

M
Mia J.
A nice surprise

This perfume really surprised me in a good way! Love the scent and how long it lasts.

N
Nancy B.
Light and fresh

I love how light this oil feels! And the smell is fresh and fruity, perfect for summer.

O
Oliver H.
Not too sweet

For someone who doesn't like overly sweet perfumes, this one hits it right. I'm loving it!

C
Charlotte P.
Great fragrance

This scent is really nice and lasts a good time on me. The raspberry really pops!

A
Anita K.
My new go-to!

Honestly, I didn’t expect such a great scent from an oil. Its smooth, not overpowering.

L
Liam P.
Strong yet subtle

I was surprised by how strong yet subtle it is. Perfect for everyday wear.

J
Julia E.
Refreshing scent

The raspberry notes are so refreshing, love it! It has become my go-to scent.

M
Michael F.
Long-lasting

The scent lasts all day long, really impressed! Great for any occasion.

E
Ethan G.
So glad I bought it

Iwasn't sure at first but now I can't stop wearing this! It's a great balance of notes.

E
Ella G.
Great for spring

I love wearing it in the spring! It has this fresh but warm vibe that feels just right.

J
Jennifer T.
Perfect for date night

Wore this on a date and received tons of compliments, its just the right amount of fruity and warm.

B
Brian J.
Unique fragrance

The combination of leather and musk is something I’ve never smelt before, really nice!

T
Tom H.
Nice scent

The scent is nice, with a unique twist. It doesn't overpower but is still noticeable.

R
Rachel W.
Luxury feel

You can really feel the quality in this product, it’s luxurious and well-made.

S
Sophia D.
Elegant choice

Wearing Love Shot feels elegant. The scent is sophisticated yet approachable.

N
Nina S.
So luxurious

This duo feels so luxurious and smells amazing. I really enjoy wearing it every day.

S
Sara P.
Versatile product

You can wear this oil, add it to your bath, or even spray it around, its super versatile! Love it.

S
Sarah L.
Nice fragrance

I really enjoy wearing this perfume. The blend of raspberry and leather is really unique.

B
Ben D.
Lovely scent

Honestly, this fragrance has such a lovely scent that's both fruity and warm. It really stands out.

M
Megan R.
Love this scent!

Honestly, I was surprised by how much I love this perfume. The raspberry and musk are just perfect together. It's become my go-to fragrance now.

K
Kevin H.
Not overpowering

This oil has just the right balance, not too strong but noticeable enough.

E
Ella B.
Took a chance, love it!

I didn’t expect to love this scent as much as I do. It's such a unique combo.

L
Laura M.
Such a unique blend

This one blends raspberry with leather so nicely, its a bold scent thats hard to forget.

M
Mike J.
Perfect for day and night

Been using this Love Shot duo and it's a great choice for any occasion. It lasts long too!

N
Nina K.
Strong but lovely

This scent has a strong sillage that lasts, which I love. Definitely good for both day and night.

L
Lucas F.
Perfect balance

The haziness between fruity and leather notes is so well done. Definitely returning for more!

J
JennyR
Travel friendly

These sizes are just perfect for my travels. I can carry it everywhere and smell amazing.

D
Diana R.
Great value!

You get a lot of scent for a small amount! Its really worth the price.

J
John T.
Perfect for any occasion

Been using this Love Shot for week and I can't get enough of it. It's a great mix of fruity and warm notes.

E
Emily W.
Beautiful packaging

I got this as a gift and the packaging is stunning! The fragrance is just as good.

S
Sara L.
Love it!

This fragrance is so captivating and bold. The mix of raspberry and leather really sets it apart.

I
Isabella E.
Great gift option

I gave this as a gift and my friend loved it! The packaging is really beautiful too.

E
Emily R.
Amazing scent!

I love this oil! Its fruity and warm and lasts a long time.

L
Liam J.
A must-try!

I've noticed a lot of compliments when I wear this. It smells amazing and lasts long.

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