What Is Lattafa Art of Universe a Dupe Of?

Lattafa Art of Universe is a clone of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum. Pear, orange blossom, citrus and a musky woody base explain the connection. It's a useful one to try if you like Blue Talisman's fruity freshness, though we'd pay attention to how sweet the pear feels.

Why Blue Talisman?

The two note lists have plenty in common. Art of Universe opens with mandarin, ginger, bergamot and mint, puts pear and orange blossom in the middle, and finishes with musk, amber and cedar. Blue Talisman's published opening also names pear, bergamot, ginger and mandarin.

Ex Nihilo then pairs orange blossom with Georgywood, followed by Ambrofix, Akigalawood and musks. That combination gives the comparison more substance than simply calling both fragrances fresh. There's a shared fruity and floral idea, with woods and musk supporting it.

Where does Art of Universe do its own thing?

Mint is an extra in Lattafa's listed opening, while its base names cedar and amber rather than Blue Talisman's specific woody materials. We'd use that as a starting point for a sample comparison, rather than expecting the same texture from matching a few notes.

The pear is the other thing we'd focus on. If you enjoy a sweet, juicy fruit note, Art of Universe is an appealing direction to explore. If what you love about Blue Talisman is the space around that fruit, compare how airy each feels once the opening has settled. A similar scent idea can still land quite differently.

Should you put it on your sample list?

Art of Universe makes sense for someone after pear, citrus and orange blossom without moving into a heavy gourmand. We'd try it alongside Blue Talisman and give both time on skin, especially if sweetness is usually your deciding factor.

Our Blue Talisman alternatives guide gives you more options to compare. Check the current retailer listings and bottle sizes before choosing; the fragrance you'll actually enjoy wearing is the one that matters.