# Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands dupes: Vermillion Heat and 2 more

The cheapest Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands dupe we list is under $50: Oakcha Vermillion Heat Extrait de Parfum, $39.95 for 50 ml at Oakcha's list price ($0.80 per ml). 3 fragrances are described by their brands as inspired by Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands. Prices checked Nov 9, 2026.

The original: Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands, no price yet. Page: https://eauindex.com/fragrance/ex-nihilo/scarlet-sands.md

## Dupes (each brand's own claim, quoted with its source)

1. Oakcha Vermillion Heat Extrait de Parfum: $39.95 for 50 ml ($0.80/ml), list price at Oakcha, checked Nov 9, 2026.
   Oakcha says: "Inspired by: Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands" (source: https://www.oakcha.com/products/vermillion-heat)
   Page: https://eauindex.com/fragrance/oakcha/vermillion-heat-extrait-de-parfum.md
2. Dua Fragrances Desert Nectar Extrait de Parfum: $60 for 34 ml ($1.76/ml), list price at Dua Fragrances, checked Nov 10, 2026.
   Dua Fragrances says: "Inspired by Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo" (source: https://theduabrand.com/products/desert-nectar)
   Page: https://eauindex.com/fragrance/dua-fragrances/desert-nectar-extrait-de-parfum.md
3. Oil Perfumery Impression of Ex Nihilo - Scarlet Sands Perfume Oil: no price yet.
   Oil Perfumery says: "Impression of Ex Nihilo - Scarlet Sands" (source: https://oilperfumery.com/products/oil-perfumery-impression-of-ex-nihilo-scarlet-sands)
   Page: https://eauindex.com/fragrance/oil-perfumery/impression-of-ex-nihilo-scarlet-sands-perfume-oil.md

Prices checked Nov 9, 2026.

## How we judged these dupes (reviewed Nov 10, 2026)

Each match is the dupe house's own claim, quoted with a link to its source; claims last checked on the houses' sites Oct 4, 2026. Notes not compared: Ex Nihilo lists no notes for Scarlet Sands. Price per ml is the lowest price we could check divided by the bottle size: a live store price when there is one, else the house's list price.

Dupes listed here are the dupe brands' own statements about what inspired them, quoted with a link to the source. EauIndex does not claim any two fragrances smell the same. Neither EauIndex nor these brands are affiliated with the original fragrance house. Brand names are used only to identify products.

## Questions

### What is the best Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands dupe under $50?

EauIndex does not rate how dupes smell, so this is by price: the cheapest Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands dupe under $50 is Oakcha Vermillion Heat Extrait de Parfum, $39.95 for 50 ml at Oakcha's list price ($0.80 per ml). 1 of the 3 dupes we list has a bottle under $50. Each is its brand's own claim, quoted and linked on this page. Prices checked Nov 9, 2026.

### How much cheaper is a Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands dupe?

We have no current US price for the original Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands, so we cannot put a number on the saving. The cheapest dupe we list is Oakcha Vermillion Heat Extrait de Parfum, $39.95 for 50 ml at Oakcha's list price ($0.80 per ml). Prices checked Nov 9, 2026.

### What is the most affordable Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands dupe?

By bottle price, Oakcha Vermillion Heat Extrait de Parfum: $39.95 for 50 ml at Oakcha's list price ($0.80 per ml). It is also the lowest price per ml we list. Each is its brand's own claim, quoted and linked on this page. Prices checked Nov 9, 2026.

### Is Oakcha Vermillion Heat a dupe of Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands?

Oakcha describes Vermillion Heat as inspired by Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands, in its own words: "Inspired by: Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands". Vermillion Heat is $39.95 for 50 ml at Oakcha's list price ($0.80/ml). Prices checked Nov 9, 2026. EauIndex lists brand-declared dupes only and does not claim they smell the same.

### Is Dua Fragrances Desert Nectar a dupe of Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands?

Dua Fragrances describes Desert Nectar as inspired by Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands, in its own words: "Inspired by Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo". Desert Nectar is $60 for 34 ml at Dua Fragrances' list price ($1.76/ml). Prices checked Nov 10, 2026. EauIndex lists brand-declared dupes only and does not claim they smell the same.

### What are the dupes for Scarlet Sands?

Oakcha describes Vermillion Heat as inspired by Scarlet Sands ($0.80 per ml); Dua Fragrances describes Desert Nectar as inspired by Scarlet Sands ($1.76 per ml); Oil Perfumery describes Impression of Ex Nihilo - Scarlet Sands as inspired by Scarlet Sands. These are the dupe brands' own statements; EauIndex and those brands are not affiliated with Ex Nihilo.

Canonical page: https://eauindex.com/dupes/ex-nihilo/scarlet-sands