• Banadir 40 by Banadir Fragrance perfume sample decant – Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo dupe
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Banadir 40

by Banadir Fragrance Hand-decanted sample 1ml · 10ml · 4ml

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Banadir 40 by Banadir Fragrance
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Longevity Long-lasting
Projection Moderate
Season Year-round
Wear it Day & night
For Unisex
Family Musk · Woody

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Fresh, fruity, and effortlessly modern, Banadir 40 by Banadir Fragrance is a clean woody-musky fragrance that blends juicy pear, sparkling citrus, aromatic ginger, soft orange blossom, and smooth musky woods. It opens with pear, bergamot, ginger, and mandarin, creating a crisp and energetic introduction.

How it unfolds

Top PearBergamotGingerMandarin
Heart Orange BlossomGeorgywood™
Base Ambrofix™Akigalawood™Musk

Inspired by

Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo

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Full description & fragrance notes

Overview

Fresh, fruity, and effortlessly modern, Banadir 40 by Banadir Fragrance is a clean woody-musky fragrance that blends juicy pear, sparkling citrus, aromatic ginger, soft orange blossom, and smooth musky woods.

It opens with pear, bergamot, ginger, and mandarin, creating a crisp and energetic introduction. Pear adds a juicy sweetness while bergamot and mandarin bring brightness, and ginger gives the opening a subtle fresh-spicy kick.

As it develops, orange blossom and Georgywood™ become more noticeable. Orange blossom adds a clean floral softness while the woody accord gives the fragrance structure and keeps the fruity opening polished and sophisticated.

The dry-down combines Ambrofix™, Akigalawood™, and musk, creating a smooth, airy woody foundation with a clean musky character that stays fresh and modern on the skin. These are the official notes Ex Nihilo lists for Blue Talisman.

Inspired by Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo, Banadir 40 delivers a similar balance of juicy fruit, sparkling citrus, airy florals, clean musk, and contemporary woody depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Pear, Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin
Middle: Orange Blossom, Georgywood™
Base: Ambrofix™, Akigalawood™, Musk

Scent Profile

Banadir 40 sits in the fruity / citrus / woody / musky / fresh spicy / aromatic category.

Expect a fragrance that feels:

  • Fresh and clean
  • Juicy and fruity
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Lightly spicy
  • Smooth and musky
  • Modern and sophisticated

Best For

Season: Spring, summer, early fall, and year-round daytime wear
Occasion: Everyday wear, office, vacations, dates, casual outings, dinners
Style: Fresh, modern, polished, versatile
Category: Fruity woody-musky signature scent

Try Before You Commit

Banadir 40 begins with juicy pear surrounded by sparkling bergamot and mandarin, while ginger adds a crisp spicy freshness that makes the opening feel bright and energetic.

As it settles, orange blossom introduces a clean floral softness while Georgywood™ adds a smooth woody character. Ambrofix™, Akigalawood™, and musk then take over in the dry-down, leaving a clean, airy, and softly woody trail with a polished modern finish.

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What's in the vial

Every size is hand-filled from the original retail bottle. 1ml is a glass sample vial — roughly 10–12 sprays, enough to wear the scent for two or three days and see how it sits on your skin. 2ml, 5ml and 10ml come in refillable spray atomizers you can carry.

Will it smell like the original?

Where we name a designer reference, this fragrance was built in its image — close, not identical. Expect the same character and a different opening, drydown or longevity. The link above takes you to every other interpretation of that reference, and when we stock the genuine original you can decant both and decide for yourself.

Shipping, protection & free gifts

Orders ship by USPS Ground Advantage within 1–3 business days and usually arrive 2–5 days later. Spend $45 and we drop a free decant plus a mystery decant into your parcel — and shipping is free on orders $49+.

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Genuine, guaranteed

Everything we sell is decanted from an authentic bottle bought from the house or an authorised distributor. Nothing is diluted or altered. If anything arrives damaged, leaking or missing, email us with a photo of your order sheet and we'll make it right.

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