Sweet Morphine Ex Nihilo for women

I like this perfume overall but I LOVE the late drydown. Vanilla sugar powdered floral candies! But not really gourmand/edible. Still smelling like a perfume, in a powdery boudoir kinda way. But VERY sweet. Hard to explain. It's quite unique and well balanced. I recommend you check this one out if you enjoy powdery florals like kenzo flower, trussardi my name or even something like ostara from penhaligons.
Don't agree that it's a poor performer, i find it actually heavy, especially at the beginning it feels stuffy in a vintage way. If you've tried vintage perfumes sometimes they have a heavy, choking quality, like heavy powder mixed with resinous and/or incense notes, and this has a bit of that, (the cloying feeling) but it's not overwhelming.
It's also aggressively feminine, but not girly at all. I can't imagine any woman under 30 wearing/enjoying this, since the majority is so obsessed looking and smelling like they're 23 forever. This is for someone who has enough confidence in themselves to be above these types of concerns. I hate using words and phrases like "mature" or "grandma smell" regarding perfume since i believe anyone of any age can enjoy any fragrance they like regardless if it smells mature or not. But some people care about that so i feel like it needs to be mentioned.
Ps. Don't overspray. I feel this is the type of perfume that's best enjoyed sprayed from a distance, or spraying in the air then walking in it.

Wow. Going off of a sample. This is delicate and super feminine. Beautiful. And expensive. Performs isn't the best but it's not the worst either. I don't get cough drops and Sweet Tarts. This is all floral. Lilac mainly. I might have to cave and get a bottle.

I don't know if it's just me, but I don't like this kind of sweet notes. It's overpriced for a kick of wearable Halls cherry or kool aid. Just that. Plus the base notes are very strong in the cool down while the iris note runs on beast note and gives me a nauseating headache. I don't know, but I think I'll stay away from Ex Nihilo for a while until I can appreciate what I have or just give them away before they turn.

Ohmigashhhh this is so pretty

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Gorgeous and very well-named. The balance of sweet florals and vanilla gives this an almost candy-like element, which without the patchouli would probably be too cloying but ends up oddly tranquil. It's a clean candy, if that evokes anything for you. Think if Harrods and Love Hearts collaborated on a handwash (if you're USian apparently your equivalent is Sweethearts).

I love it. This smells a bit like a lilac detergent but very natural and wearable. This is expensive cleanliness. Sometimes I like to use fragrances like this or Teint de Neige just to bring more tranquility and slow down in daily life.

I recently got a decent sized order from Perfume Parlour and got a few oils. I wasn't even thinking of this but I saw it and thought I'd try it. It might not be exactly like the original but I like it. I don't know if I'd particularly want a super strong edp version of it because I'm not a huge fan of cherry cough syrup scents but the sillage off a bit of this in the insides of my elbows is gorgeous.

Super sweet cherry, it is like Halls Soothers but there's florals too and a touch of patchouli. It layers really nicely with other scents to add a little extra sweetness. There's almost a bit of a Samsara vibe but if you added loads of sweetness and cherry. The more I smell it the more I like it. I'll probably use a bit of this most days in combination with other oils and sprays. I never just wear one perfume anyway so I'm really happy I got this now.

Halls cherry sweets sore throat sweets if you know you know. Scent of illness for me. The name is fitting.

I just got a sample of this and it’s interesting. At first it was more powdery and then these yellow floral notes develop and I was thinking this fragrance reminds me of a couple perfumes from the 90’s, it has that vibe to it for sure. It smells very Calvin Klein to me or even a bit like a softer Arden Beauty. But one I thought of was also Paris Hilton’s Just Me in the dry down only. I like it but don’t think it’s worth the price tag given these similarities.

This perfume reminded me of being hugged by my great aunt’s back in the 80s. It’s a beast projector for a couple of hours and is a powdery floral with something bitter in the background. It smelled good, but definitely isn’t something I would wear.

This is such a beautiful fragrance. On me it opens with such a fresh but sweet floral. It dries down on a powdery note, but still scenting clearly of flowers. But! It has no sillage whatsoever on my skin. I can barely feel it, and had to spray half of my sample just to be able to experience it. It lasts for a very long time, as I applied it yesterday afternoon and this morning there was still a faint trace of it.
If I could feel it more upon spraying, it would be on my list, but as it is not the case, I will leave it as a scent that was a pleasure to meet.

Deeper, sweeter and more powdery older sister of My Sweetest Morphine. I tried a flanker first and fell in love, now I had a chance to try the OG - I love OG, it's perfect for the colder weather, but My Sweetest morphine is great for the summer.

I wonder if my sample has gone bad. It smells with the Nivea cream, nothing else.

Absolutely adore this one, clever and beautiful flower blend. I heard today in a perfume shop that it will be discontinued and replaced with "My Sweet Morphine", stronger version of "Sweet Morphine".

I used up my Lucky Scent sample and I really love this but it's not for everyone. The most lovely floral and bourbon vanilla. Well blended and comforting. Sad I can't afford this right now. Today's high prices for mediocre scents that don't last drive me crazy.

Had a sample and now need it. To me this is an old school soapy powdery scent that has enough freshness and appeal to be called modern as well. It’s addictive and brings me back to the past. I feel elegant and sophisticated wearing it. Ladylike.
Love it !!!

Oh noes. Most iris perfumes and me are a not a match. This one picks up that rooty iris that I don't like.

The Sweet Morphine smells like a soap on first impression. When it dries out, it smells like an old school powdery soap? I have 5 Ex Nihilo full size perfumes and this will NOT be added to my collection.

I am really curious about this one. I have a 7.5 ml spray from a discovery set, and no matter what I try, I can just barely smell it if I smell it at all. I bought it off of eBay, so maybe I was scammed, but it doesn't appear to be fake.

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in swapping a decant in exchange for one in my collection, preferably someone who experiences decent projection and longevity. That way I'll be able to determine if it's my bottle or my nose that is failing me!

If you love juicy, fruity florals, this is not your gal. In all fairness, I've realized I HATE violet. It reminds me of a scent in my childhood (related to my grandmother), so it's a no go for me. This feels a bit in the Chanel vein of historic fragrance, and the mimosa gives this a dusty/musty effect I can't forgive. It's fairly linear on my skin, so just dusty, powdery, vintage vibes for me.

Plenty of feminine florals. Very nice and super powerful.

This really does smell like a soft kiss on the skin, a fresh out of the shower scent and also very Chanel-esque. It also does smell sweet and medicinal.

I like wearing it in the winter from time to time. I don't like it on a blotter and I do not like for the first 5 minutes. But then it creates a womanly (not girly, but womanly) powdery cloud around me with a long train making strangers turn their heads

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I really like Sweet Morphine when it dries down, but in the beginning this is too sweet and like a compote. I can't imagine which note does this as there are no fruity notes, but it smells like fruits in a compote powdered down. Later, lilac and mimosas are most felt. Quite a realistic lilac, mimosa supports it well, accentuating it. Not my type, although.

Chanel-esque soap.
Do I dislike it? No.
Would I wear it or buy it? No.

@paperghost- why ask why….? But since you asked, I love perfumes. Honestly, lilac is in the top notes of this fragrance along with bergamot, which I adore. However, top notes tend to fade rather quickly in most fragrances & the base notes are what usually shine through, this is what most consider the heart of a fragrance. Since I typically love the notes that were listed in the mid & base of this fragrance I decided to try it. Also, I loved the name (frivolous, I know). I simply didn’t expect that lilac would continue to be prominent into the dry down. It is a sweet & beautiful fragrance that I gifted to my daughter & she adores it ever so much. Hope this answers your question :-)

Not bad but nothing special or worth even quarter the price. Smells clean and soapy

Like one of the reviewers below, I also got a huge blast of a medicinal, almost mentholated smell upon application. It fades away as Sweet Morphine dries, but for such a pricey fragrance I don't think one needs to deal with a slap in the face to get things started. I'm not sure if the medicinal smell is some interaction between patchouli and an earthier iris, or the jagged edge that patchouli can have. The rest of Sweet Morphine is far more pleasant, but indeed very floral (more so floral than sweet, to me); the individual notes are blended together so I have to smell deeply to try to pick them apart. I commend Sweet Morphine for its strong sillage and even stronger longevity, as I had to scrub my arm multiple times with soap to get it to stop smelling like Vicks VapoRub befriended the new spring collection at Bath and Body Works, but hard pass on this one.

I gave this fragrance a fair try, owning a 7,5 ml bottle from the Addiction collection, but unfortunately I just don’t like it. I find it whiny, passive aggressive. A turn off really. Sorry.

This perfume is the exact equivalent of the phrase "smell after a shower" that has been said for centuries... :)
It smells like shampoo you know. If you are looking for a shampoo scent that will last for hours, Sweet Morphine is the piece you are looking for. This doesn't mean it's a bad scent, on the contrary, it puts a smile on your face and makes you feel happy. Who doesn't feel good when they smell clean and shampoo?

I would like it to be in my collection as a few ml, not a full bottle...
Btw, i think it would be a great accompaniment if you are someone who likes to spend time outside, especially on cool evenings in summer...

EDIT: I wanna full bottle! :)

IDK if this was purposeful or not, but Sweet Morphine starts out smelling like the taste of some kind of medicine I had as a child, like kids cherry-flavored chewable aspirin, or maybe it was Tylenol. They're analgesics, and so is morphine, so I find that interesting. There is a very subtle bitterness underlying the whole fragrance, yet without it the scent could be too juvenile (perhaps) because of its sweetness. And the sweetness isn't candy-like, it's just right. Pleasantly, comfortably sweet.

I love the heart, where I get a lot of iris and a little more velvety orris as it continues to dry down. Lots of heliotrope. Sweet Morphine is an impressive powdery fragrance in general. It smells really nice, it's complex, and it is well-balanced as all of the Ex Nihilo perfumes are. Powdery perfumes can end up smelling vintage, but this one seems entirely modern. Probably helps that there is no trace of oakmoss. It's very pretty. Wonderful if you want to steer totally clear of baby powder territory. And I think a perfumer who can do that is very talented, so kudos to the nose.

If you are seeking "a lilac perfume" or "a mimosa perfume", Sweet Morphine probably would not be right for you because the floral notes are very blended along with the heliotrope. If anything I view this as a powdery iris fragrance with a subtle fruity sweetness.

You know, today it's the scent of shampoo or perfumed conditioner for laundry. A lot of obvious synthetics.
Slurred speech, asymmetric smile ... Aroma of perfume water also can be an inarticulate : )

Yesterday I did get a chance to experience the entire line of fragrances by Ex Nihilo. Walked away with several favourites that I believe are full bottle worthy (Lust in Paradise, Fleur Narcotique, Cologne 352, Vetiver Moloko). Sadly, felt that Sweet Morphine lacked the exquisite smoothness that most of the Ex Nihilo’s scents have. And I did test it first in the lineup, so without any nose fatigue.

Overall impression — very sweet experience. Olfactory texture almost like a cough syrup made into a fancy soap bar (there is no literal cherry or fruits in this, but I think vanilla + orris + sweet florals give that approximate impression, or maybe cherry is not listed). Does not smell unpleasant but at the same time has some rougher edges in comparison with the rest of the line. Striking pink juice was an eye catcher (electric pink) and presentation is lovely.

Not bad and I am sure SM has its fans, but I do prefer their fresher and more ethereal scents.

Very fancy...soap. If you want to smell clean and freshly showered, you can try this. But then again, there are plenty of other fragrances that give the same effect. Nothing special or wow, just another "no-brainer" fragrance, like all the other Ex Nihilo fragrances I've tried/sniffed.

This is what I would smell like if I were a freshly laundered couture sweater resting in the closet of an obscenely wealthy woman.

-Dove bar soap in a bottle. (-)

First test....hmm, I like it
Second test....oh wow, this is realllly nice
Third... this is love. *swoon*
I'm afraid of a fourth wearing, I may not survive this composition ;)

It's a scent both new to me and familiar at the same time. I don't think the familiarity is anything I ever wore, so I don't understand the memory tug, but I feel it. It carries quite the affective punch for me, fortunately it's a gentle delivery. On my skin, it becomes stronger (not too strong) as it develops from top to heart, not the reverse. Sweet Morphine is not new or innovative. It's not a challenge. It was, however, nearly perfection on the windy day I wore it.

I think it might be easier for me to talk about what I didn't find in Sweet Morphine.
There's not a single floral note that stands out as dominant to my nose. Not the lilac on top or the heliotrope holding the base. The heart is a floral who's who, listing mimosa, iris and rose. but it's the blend that's the standout.

I don't find it exceptionally powdery either. The powder is what I was seeking when I tested it. There's just enough to detect but it's not the defining accord to my nose, despite the votes to the contrary.

Sweet? From the vanilla and an unlisted cherry or raspberry I think, but not so much so that sweet warrants a place of honor in the name.

So what did I find in this composition??? Something lovely and right for me.

Will Sweet Morphine take away my pain? Nope, but it will take away my money some day soon :)

Bovogie, why on earth would you buy a lilac-forward perfume, knowing you don’t like lilac? And then be surprised you don’t like it?

Sweet Morphine opens with prominent lilac that has powdery floral sweetness with almondy cherry-like soft powdery heliotrope, after a few minutes, a nice natural mimosa appears in the background adding a gentle green floral natural touch to the scent, not prominent as the lilac and heliotrope but can easily be isolated. Hints of iris can be detected after a few minutes having that powdery lipsticky character of iris. The scent has a dry woody backbone, mostly vetiver but also cedar. The fragrance gets sweeter in the drydown. The overall feeling the scent evokes is like applying the most luxurious lotion or body cream.

Smells like a different time, a softer pastel world, not dated per se but definitely not from this decade.

Hazy clean lilac, iris and mimosa warmed but not sweetened by the dry vanilla. Powdery, almost veering into dryer sheet territory, but still beautiful.

Ex Nihilo’s prices are absurd, but if there’s anything to justify the cost, it’s the longevity. Even their light florals last half the day on my skin.

7/10, both easy to wear and not for everyone. Very feminine. Good for spring and summer.

Sweet Morphine is nice, the first few seconds are a gorgeous sweet lilac with some lipsticky violet and iris, but it collapses unbelievably quickly and becomes a skin scent, no matter how many times I reapply it. This faint scent is a powdery and not too sweet iris with vanilla and it reminds me of a Guerlain exclusive like French Kiss mixed with L’Heure de Nuit, it’s pleasant but I can hardly smell it at all.

I adore this. I tried Ex Nihilo for the first time after reading Fleur Narcotique was Hailey Bieber’s signature scent. I fell in love with Fleur Narcotique and bought a 50ml bottle in Paris. The SA told me I could get a 10ml bottle of one of their perfumes with my purchase, and since Jasmin Fauve was unavailable I went for Sweet Morphine. It hadn’t really spiked my interest before then because I’m usually not a fan of heavily coloured perfumes (this one is bright pink). Well it turned out, Sweet Morphine is my favorite from Ex Nihilo now! The florals here are soft, feminine, powdery and not screechy and they don’t smell dated at all. The perfume lingers all day long ( as do all Ex Nihilo scents, they have amazing longevity). It can be worn in any season, day and night, it’s super versatile. It smells romantic. I would definitely see Jane Austen heroines wearing this!

This perfume smells exactly like Lolita Lempicka By Lolita Lempicka!

I can’t wear Sweet Morphine. I’ve given it multiple attempts, but can not get past the fact it smells exactly like my late Great Aunt Mary. Everything my Aunt touched smelled like this, you were aware she was nearby just by the scent lingering in the air. I honestly think it ran through her veins. Therefore, since scent and memory are intertwined I can not separate the perfume from my great aunt. In other words, Sweet Morphine smells to me like a very old but extremely elegant woman. Her hair is always done proper, and she is always dressed immaculately. Her head is held high because her pride is her most treasured feature. She is warm but stern, quick with a joke, but just as quick with a rebuke. I imagine Sweet Morphine would smell like a deep royal purple, that is if it were possible to smell color.

I received my bottle of Sweet Morphine today. I was so excited to try it out. I can say it has met my expectations. I absolutely love it. It definately suits lovers of sweet florals.
This one just oozes sweet pink candy, marshmallow, powdery lilac and a hint of rose. It's like comfort food to me. I cannot stop sniffing this wonderful gourmand on my wrists.

Let me preface this review with the fact that I am basing this off a 10ml decant I bought online. so I cannot comment on packaging and sprayer etc.

This one is strong. on me it is lasting even after washing hands with soap. I had it on for an hour before I had to wash because I bought a gazillion 10mls to try and sprayed them all. Next day: sweet morphine alone. This is not a youthful sweet fragrance.
It is a more mature floral scent but it has this sort of classic feminine perfumery charm. Not a modern scent but it is well made. Don't expect this to be a crowd pleaser. Its a nuanced floral with a clean fresh vibe to it. The floral notes are sweet not the perfume itself.

I hope someone can explain something to me about Ex Nihilo fragrances, or at least the ones I've tried or own. I've seen others mention this issue too! It's not that Sweet Morphine (and Oud Vendome and Fleur Narcotique).have POOR longevity. They seem to have ZERO longevity on my skin, no matter how much I spray on! I smell it for about 30 seconds and then it's gone, leaving the barest trace of a skin scent on me. They truly odd thing though, is that it almost seems to register as a ghost to me - I can not smell it clearly, but I am aware it's there, as if it's hanging right on the edge between perceivable and not. I would think it was anosmia if it was just one scent or if it was composed of notes I struggle with, but that's not the case. I am 98% certain my bottles are authentic - they are all the 7.5 ml travel size from the discovery kit, and though purchased through Ebay, the seller is very highly rated. I am waiting for my bottle of Jasmine Fauve to arrive, and there are many others I want to try, but not if they are total ghosts on me! I haven't been able to ask anyone if they can smell anything on me, but even if they can, I would like to be able to enjoy what I am wearing as well.
Anyone else have this problem with the brand? Any suggestions on how to fix it? Please let me know! Thanks!

This is nice soft fluffy like scent to me. This fragrance reminds me of baby lotion and a doctor’s office for some strange reason lol.

Reminds me a bit of Lilac Love by Amouage but less complex and less lactonic (Lilac love has way too much going on, imho). Something about the combination of florals and powdery aspect reminds me of baby or bath products. Smells pleasant and of high quality but isn't my thing.

Is there anyone who doesn’t love that?! On my skin it comes with an explosion of citrus first and then it lets Lilac and Vetiver show off. For me it’s like a cherry and berry syrup but in the most expensive way! Love in a bottle.

A very intense and fascinating perfume. Intense narcotic flowers envelop you, gently in a chic and romantic aura! A sophisticated and very well balanced perfume! I love this very particular perfume. I can't wait to try other Ex Nihilo perfumes too.

Sillage: 8.5/10
Longevity: 9./10
Scent: 9./10

Overall: 9./10

Sweet Morphine was the first Ex Nihilo perfume I wore from my discovery set, and it’s the last one for me to review. Each time I’ve worn it there’s something about it I don’t like, but it’s hard to figure out why. So I saved the hardest to describe for last.

On my skin the dominant note is mimosa absolute. The opening is soft with strong floral notes: iris, lilac and powdery heliotrope. Dry down florals are less potent, but patchouli and vanilla are coming into play, and strangely, I get a bit of plastic in this phase. One of the weird things about chemistry, we are not playing well together and ultimately Sweet Morphine is a pass.

My favorite from the discovery set is Devil Tender. But my favorite Ex Nihilo continues to be Viper Green.

Sweet morphine starts off almost identical to montale chpre vanille but after 5 minutes mimosa and lilac appear making it greener and fresher. I like sweet morphine better it's well blended and definitely not harsh like chypre vanille although the later has way better performance.

Two amazing interpretations of two very difficult floral materials. Lilac and Mimosa, my respective favorite flowers are the stars of this fragrance. A powered and watery lilac shines at the front with a sugared and dignified mimosa supporting the purple flower. They play back and forth with the character of either taking turns popping their heads up. A heliotrope note adds more powdered sweetness underneath the two leading florals, creating a pyramid of incredibly characteristic florals existing harmoniously. It is on the verge of being juvenile and cloying but, in my opinion, the stark and waxy austerity from the mimosa saves the fragrance. Exquisite work from Garcia-Cetto, a truly feminine masterpiece.

Dewy cold petals of sweet, slightly spicy lilac fresh from a florist’s refrigerator. A bouquet unadulterated by patchouli, vetiver or other supporting notes (at least to my nose, this is purely floral). Then a polleny powdery cassie flower dominates with the purple flowers receding to the background. Heliotrope is blended in with the lilac, both adding a freshness to the powder. I can only imagine this is a bee magnet if worn outdoors, as it is very heady to me. I don’t think it lasts long enough to justify the cost, but I can see this being a signature scent for anyone who adores lilac.

+ Big Lilac energy in a bottle. Delightful! I smell fluffy powdery flowers. Followed by intensely lush, leafy greens mixed with a beautiful musk. This perfume has gone from like to love. I'd buy a travel spray in a heartbeat. It's absolutely bewitching, intoxicating, and addicting.

It's so interesting to me to read reviews and wonder how people can have such different experiences with one fragrance! In any case, on me this opens up as a powdery floral then settles down over the first hour or so into a straight patchouli, only saved by the occasional whiff of rich floral notes hitting me and keeping my interest. I'm surprised very few others have even mentioned how prominent the patchouli is, but my skin does seem to amplify the tiniest amount of patchouli in any fragrance to almost sickening levels. I love lilacs, but I wouldn't say that I notice it specifically when wearing this. I was really disappointed when the florals started fading and I was suddenly surrounded by patchouli, but I continued to sniff at my wrist all afternoon so I think it's growing on me. Reasonably long-lasting. I reapplied mid-afternoon, but if I were using a spray rather than a sample vial it might have lasted all day. Overall, lovely but not full bottle worthy to me for the price.

So often happens that choosing a fragrance for your mood. This is one of those that creates a mood. You put on it... and you again feel is newcoming spring the way how you felt it when you were 17. Freshly, carefreely. With wide-open eyes and a light heart. That's how flit in it, inhaling waves of fragrance and enjoying beautiful may (in any circumstances ).
The scent represents is of the attractive powderyness with a hints of lilac, white iris, vanilla and heliotrope. He just takes you captive, enchants with its sophisticated aroma & at the same time it is not complicated, with a mild and hearted character. Love it.

This is a truly elegant perfume but with poor performance on the skin.. Absolutely beautiful notes of lilac, lipstick, mimosa and iris - in this very order. Creamy and intense but not overpowering. The downside is that it doesn't last longer than 2 hours on the skin. I need to reapply constantly which makes it a very expensive purchase. This is a masterpiece but cannot recommend it and wont buy it again due to its poor performance on the skin.

This smells like maraschino cherry lipstick. Very interesting and specific. I’m not sure when I would wear this. This is attention-getting and playful, bordering on juvenile even. Maybe if I were on Spring Break, going out on the town. I’m too old for that, though.

The mimosa is the top note to me, and it dries down to iris, slightly Vanillic scent. I loved it at first spray but once’s it dried down, I’m just liking it, no big love. It’s very feminine and pleasant and I would definitely wear it, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the $
It reminds me of my mom, kind of old fashioned flora scent with a little modern swist I guess because it doesn’t smell old it’s smells powdery floral. Kind of like a clean soap scent. It does have good silage, every time I move my hands I can smell it.

This is definitely a little bit different than what I am used to as far as florals go.
I think it's very unique, it's well blended, I wouldn't say any particular notes stand out. But, the mimosa is probably the most prominent at first. It's lovely, but very soft silage and longevity is poor. Especially for the price.
But, very nice Perfume. Perfect for summer.

Upon sniffing I get a lipsticky kind of smell...don’t know about others but I get Frederic Malle’s Lipstick Rose kind of vibe..not that they are similar by any means. I quite like it. Will test it a few more times, under different weather conditions and will update whether Sweet Morphine can convert my like into love or not.

What a bad habit to differentiate perfumes like for men or women. A perfume has no sex, it's like a plate of spaghetti, don't you think anyone can eat it? This perfume has the same peculiarity, it is absolutely unisex; the swarm of flowers is graceful with an unusual absence of patchouli and vetiver. Very original.

This is one of the perfumes here that makes me excited to read the reviews. Sweet Morphine seems to evoke the poetic, and the very personal in reviewers here. The reactions are so extreme, they tell me Sweet Morphine is a masterpiece.

Unfortunately for me, my nose tells me it's a masterpiece, too. I would splurge happily on a bottle, as a special treat, if this cost $100 less...but, this is tempting me to splurge unhappily on a bottle of this...because I'll be haunted by Sweet Morphine if I don't buy it!

I have a sample of Sweet Morphine that I'm savoring. I find the longevity to be quite good, but it's difficult to tell, because I'm using such small amounts, due to having only 1.5 ml to test with. As another reviewer mentioned, I have noticed a "baby wipes" aroma a couple of times, right upon application. I almost wish it retained this smell, because I definitely do not want to smell like a diaper change. But, no, that smells disappears as soon as this melds with my skin, and my skin seems to mock my initial impression.

My skin sends me a fragrance of a unique balmy, slightly syrupy floral...I think, "What IS that note?" I needed the word association from the given notes to recognize the lilac, because I haven't smelled actual lilac in decades. Sweet Morphine does not have the bright, fresh "purple" lilac of, say, Pacifica's French Lilac. Sweet Morphine reminds me quite a lot of what I think of as the "pinkish-blue" lilac in my beloved En Passant. Sweet Morphine has a lilac note, but it's not a lilac scent. I can't imagine anyone smelling me thinking I smell like a garden from childhood. The pink-blue lilac floats on a cloud of cream, yet it's surrounded by a paradoxical lightweight dark vanilla. It's sexy because it's different. There is not a single "department store" or "designer" fragrance that smells anything like this. Like En Passant smells like En Passant and nothing else, Sweet Morphine is its own singular self.

I LOVE the name "Sweet Morphine". It opens up so many opportunities for interpretation. It's unlike the self-fulfilling "Hypnotic Poison", nor does it tell you what you should expect, like "Totally White", or "Benevolence". It leaves the imagination boggled...does it smell literally like Morphine? Is it supposed to connote the effect of opiates? Is it calming? Is it a response to rampant opiod abuse? Is it supposed to be cheeky and rebellious like "I Am Trash" or "Fat Electrician"?

In my case, the "morphine" part means "highly addictive". This is a scent I crave. It makes me react.It's unique, unusual, unmistakable, and slightly mysterious. It creates a mood. It makes me notice the details in my surroundings. It's one of the perfumes the reminds me why I am so in love with fragrance.

This is the fragrance pain killer. The way I prefer to go on morphine. When you first spray it the scent leans feminine. But after you wear it a while, as a guy you just end up smelling fresh and clean. It leaves a soapy impression on me. Like a unique kind of bar soap. Not your typical Irish Spring.
It reminds me of the way guys now wear pink shirts to work with their suit. Or have pink in there socks, pink sneakers, or even just pink shoe laces. There are lots of reasons guys wear pink (anti bullying, breast cancer etc). Or just to be edgy. It also reminds me of when my grandmother use to do laundry. I think it's the lilac in here. Reminds me of fresh linens. I loved the lilace bushesess she had in her yard that would waft the scent. I think its the color of the juice making me have pink thoughts, not the actual scent. Definitely not over the top feminine.

As a man I love how this smells. I am not sure I should've worn it to work. It's very creamy and feminine. Pink puffy cloud does express how it feels wearing it.

Update, 3 hours in..
A man can totally wear this to work if you wanted to. It chills out a bit and stays true to it's creaminess. It's almost so creamy it feels like you are literally wearing it like butter. It's still very feminine so you have to be open to it.

Meh, smells like vanilla-scented nail polish remover.

Another case where I feel like body chemistry is such a determinate fact! For me this is a very rich, powdery floral. The vetiver comes through enough on my skin not to scream ‘old lady’ and I am a rose scent fanatic anyhow... so I can handle my powder. :) I will agree its creamy and I feel like I am floating around in an elegant cloud wearing this. Not sure if it makes my top 5, jury is still out but definitely a mature yet heady scent, elegant but also reminiscent of something a little wild, as well. Sweet morphine it is.

Sweet soft powdery LILAC! Very dreamy and absolutely narcotic. Lilac is a very nostalgic scent that reminds me of childhood and the big lilac bushes outside our house when I was a kid. This is what Neil Gaiman’s Morpheus smells like. Beautiful!

SM smells like cherry Chapstick to me, but my God, do I mean that in the best way possible. Lilac and mimosa combined are incredibly gorgeous! SM has lived up to its name for myself, being that it has me addicted to it. I am hooked on this floral beauty and cannot get enough! Like morphine, it makes you crave more. it is soft yet very present at the same time. The sillage and longevity are great! Sillage does seem soft, but it is noticeable to others but not in a loud and in your face obnoxious kind of way. It is subtle. It is a scent that cannot be justified just how beautiful it is until you've actually gotten to smell it yourself and have worn it a few times. It feels like it melds into your skin and has now become part of your natural scent. Major love for me!

This is lovely and feminine and HUGE while being soft. On me, spraying on my chest/neck as I usually do was too much; this is far-reaching, and my nose wanted respite. Next time I will try wrists or lower body or spray and walk through.

Initially, there's a baby wipes vibe that fades fast, but I could still detect it if I thought about it. It leaned more to powdery than creamy for me and linear. Mostly this is uber-girly in a non-candy way. It's not immature by any means, nor is it a "youth" only fragrance. It is just super feminine, calling to mind spring, tea-length dresses, sunny days, gardens, softness, bridal and baby showers. It would not be out of place on any of the Pink Ladies from Grease, but it certainly would be pre-makeover Sandra Dee's signature.

Projection: 9/10
Longevity: 9/10
Overall: 8/10, only because I am not a huge fan of linear scents

Wow! Soft, fresh florals are not usually my type but this actually kind of blows my mind! I guess I shouldn't be too surprised though, since the five most-votes notes (lilac, mimosa, heliotrope, iris, vanilla) are among my all-time favorite notes, but still, I tend towards gourmands and orientals, even chypres. Florals can be perfectly nice but usually don't wow me like this does. Now, as a few others have mentioned, the opening does kind of remind me *just a tad* of nail polish remover, but strangely enough that does not take away from the enjoyability for me. Instead, this strange but frankly fun little accord just makes Sweet Morphine all the more unique. And unique it is, it's actually unlike anything I've ever smelled, yet is oddly reminiscent of something very familiar at the same time. Not a perfume, but maybe a divinely scented face cream? But the best, and I mean BEST part is without a doubt the drydown and the scent that lingers on your clothes. Spray this on your skin AND clothes! Trust me. It's hard the explain, but it's the softest, freshest, most wonderful trail I've ever smelled the day after spraying it and this stuff is loooong lasting so you will smell it the next day, and you won't have to sniff your clothes directly, it will still waft from them nicely a good 24 hours later. Many times after wearing this I've wondered what that divine smell I was catching whiffs of was, and it was always this.

Aside from the scent, I really love everything else about this perfume too. The bottle is gorgeous, especially the hot pink color of the juice. It literally looks like a gem. And the name is fitting too, because this has a sort of cold, sterile air to it dueling with a soft sensual warmth that actually does remind me of being at the hospital with a morphine drip. Which sounds really weird, but it's actually strangely pleasant-kind of like being on a morphine drip at the hospital lol.

This one is now a beautiful member of my favorites shelf and one of my most worn fragrances. It's suitable for all types of weather and all occasions. One of a kind; easy to love yet hard to put a finger on. I will be trying more of Ex Nihilo's fragrances thanks to this gem. Floral haters, do not be scared. Everyone should try this.

First off- This is Phenomenal. I love it.

It opens with a blast of baby wipes. Within a few seconds, it rapidly evolves into a lovely, gentle, yet rich, lilac. Buttery vanilla orris. A softer iris develops. Blue and yellow spring flowers. There is also a juxtaposition of an airy, powdered, and creamy mimosa- very reminiscent of the lightly scented air I remember while sitting next to a yellow mimosa tree in the high desert. It also has a bit of an old waxy lipstick vibe, but not in an overt or overpowering way. A tiny bit of scratchy patchouli. Well balanced and not too much of anything. Would be absolutely wonderful for spring. Or great for a wedding. It's calm, elegant, romantic and intensely feminine. The softness reminds me of Violet Blonde by Tom Ford, but this is even softer, richer, and more refined. Lovely and luxurious.

This is quite beautiful – such a delicate, soft, feminine floral. It’s not in the least heavy or cloying – it’s a lovey, light scent perfect for any weather. Longevity is pretty good – I got a good six hours just from a dab from the little sample bottle I received. This has gone straight to the top of my wishlist – class in a bottle. Absolutely gorgeous!

A walk through an overgrown whimsical garden with cute garden gnomes, stone pedestal bird baths, lilac in full bloom and the path winding up to a storybook cottage. That's the image I see when I smell this perfume on myself.

However I can't get past the name! I find the name Sweet Morphine slightly misleading. The scent is a true floral, but it doesn't come across as a sweet intoxicating "morphine" smell to me.

It's definitely an incredible quality fragrance with deep distinctive floral notes.
The first spray was almost too floral-overload for me, but within 10-15 minutes it mellowed out into a beautiful floral.

It's a strong like for me and if I were looking to buy a floral I'd definitely consider this one, but the scent just didn't win me over to purchase a full bottle at this time.

Anne Shirley would wear this well walking down The White Way of Delight in Avonlea. It's delicate yet tenacious, powdery lilacs with the tiniest hint of cocoa, vanilla and almond, very nice indeed and perfect for spring.

I am in love with this one at the moment. I was lucky enough to get a sample of this little magic potion. It is very a feminine, it makes me feel sexy and worth a million. You don't need to spray a lot and it lingers on clothes for days but not so long on the skin unfortunately. It becomes a skin sent after 2 hours on me. Floral scents tend to give me headaches but not this one. It is quite expensive but it is quality fragrance. If anyone has it and don't want it anymore I'll be happy to buy it (just pm me).

There is a lovely woody/spicy side to this and then a sickly overly-sweet artificial note that makes me gag. They intertwine and alternate. I guess that is the point but I'm not a fan. Clearly a much beloved cult classic nonetheless. Sry for hating.

The name may seem random, but it is not unapt. I have broken my arm twice, each time requiring a morphine intravenous drip. Somehow, this does capture that smell. The top notes are awful, just like nail polish remover as another reviewer has mentioned, and my bottle is definitely not off. However, wear it in warmer weather and give it an hour to blossom and it turns into something quite beautiful. I've written it off initially, but I found myself catching whiffs of something amazing only to realize that it was my perfume. When I'm in the right mood, I can get past the initial acetone blast. And for a watery floral, it is VERY unique. I have never smelled anything remotely like it, except for morphine of course.

Bewitching beautiful perfume. Lilac and patchouli. Divine.

Pretty and serene... gently draws you under its spell...

At first spray this is very similar to Lolita Lempicka Minuit Sonne, only more intense. So nothing unusual scent-wise, which is disappointing.

Oddly, it doesn't project despite this early intensity. The worst thing is that it then fades to nothing within 2 hours. Not even a residual skin scent remains.

Assuming my sample is genuine, Sweet Morphine is a real letdown.

When I spray Sweet Morphine my dear late grandma (Oma) always comes to mind and she only ever wore Chanel no 5. Recently I read in a review that Chanel 5 has a 'halitosis' vibe and I totally know what they mean because I always thought my grandmother had a slight bad breath issue and I now find that it was her perfume! (Bless her) Lol! But Sweet Morphine is just so so similar to Chanel 5, can anyone tell me if they get a halitosis smell when either using SM or experiencing it on someone else?
From the research I've done, I'm guessing it's the 'aldehyde" content that can come across in a bad way or bad breath way! Does anyone know what I mean?
I have heard from a friend that this perfume REALLY depends on each individual's skin or chemist so it's a 'must sample first on your skin' perfume but I'm awfully attracted to it, in a good way!

Out of the discovery set....this is the one, and only one, that I LOVE! Love Shot....too masculine for me but had me by the nose for a long while until I couldn't sniff it anymore. Fleur Narcotique....need to try again. Tested right after being assaulted by Lot Shot lol but looks very promising. BUT! Sweet Morphine.........so divine. So feminine...so deep. I MUST HAVE IT!

Archivist-I don't think the acetone smell is necessarily indicative of an old bottle because I get it in the opening as well. That said, I've also had issues with non-manufacturer samples so who knows? But I digress.

So yes, Sweet Morphine opens with a blast of "scented nail polish remover" smell, which I actually don't hate, if mainly for nostalgic reasons. Within a few minutes, the lilac really starts to come through for me and then is softened by the mimosa (a note I LOVE). I like it a lot more as a perfume in its own right at this point, but the magic hasn't arrived yet.

After 3 or so hours, all the notes soften until you can't really tell them apart, and it becomes simultaneously one of the coolest/iciest fragrabces I've ever smelled, while paradoxically remaining warm. I've gotten that effect only from FM L'eau d'Hiver and SL Tubereuse Criminelle, but both are still far warmer than Sweet Morphine. It's like warm soft flowers, but frozen over. There's nothing aquatic or mentholated or green though, it's just refreshing and cold, somehow. It's very interesting coupled with the name, because morphine is generally associated with warmth (take a look at YSL Opium for example) but if you've ever had a serious enough injury to get intravenous morphine at the hospital (or if you're experienced in that way otherwise, lol) then you'd know that when that shot hits, the initial rush is actually a very cool if almost icy feeling that simultaneously feels warm, tingly, and calming-exactly how this smells. This perfumes coolness also has an almost clinical quality to it, adding to the parallel. If YSL's Opium perfectly captures the scent, feel, and experience of smoked opium, then Sweet Morphine is a perfect replication on par with YSL of clinical IV morphine.

I'll be honest, it was the name (as well as the stunning pink bottle) that caught my attention. I was curious if "Sweet Morphine" was just a gimmick to add some edge, or if this fragrance actually had anything to do with morphine. Well, this sure is no gimmick. Take it from a reckless athlete who has broken many bones and been attached to many subsequent morphine drips. At the dry down, it reminds me so much of morphine that it's my perfect scent to just chill/not have a care in the world, and spend a nice quiet evening with tea and people and animals I love. Good stuff.

How this one crept up on me! Sprayed, got a slight citrus burst then flowers, having bought blindly was beginning to think the worst, then......... Creamy yet airy florals kind of lightly followed me around for the rest of the day like a light veil! This isn't a cloyingly sweet scent, just fluffy and light and lilacy goodness! Beautiful!

Sweet heaven. I have been looking for a wearable fragrance that can work both day and night, that can be worn daily and is different enough to be memorable and I believe I have found it. I received this as a sample with a Lucky Scent order and was hesitant to even open it because of the name. "Sweet Morphine". I don't like sweet fragrances as they tend to be cloying and give me headaches. This fragrance is so far from what I would typically categorize as sweet. I also have never been terribly fond of lilac scents but this perfume is composed so well.
It is very hard for me to find scents that don't bother me at some point as they open up and dry down but this one is gorgeous from application to end and is complex in it does change character. It is both soft and deep at the same time. This is a sophisticated fragrance but is not a big, bold matriarch of a scent. Simply gorgeous. The only negative is it doesn't last very long on me but that's typical of most scents I wear so will most likely purchase a bottle anyway.

Sooooooo gorgeous! This is a swoon worthy fragrance. Sweet Morphine is sweet but airy, like a puffy pink cloud. It is also powdery fresh with a velvety feel. Everything about it is beautiful! Creamy, sweet, feathery lilac, the notes are blended so well I cannot even detect any patchouli. Straight up to my want list!

Quite simply DIVINE! It is a dream of a creamy floral.

Think of THE most luxurious body lotion (hint to the company: you MUST launch a body lotion for this one!!).

First a floral citrusy burst, then the strong creamy mimosa paired with the light lilac, supported by lactonic molecules like a sleek, silk pyjama: EXUBERANTLY feminine but I love it so much, I wanna wear it to bed and have my entire bed linen and wardrobe smell like this!

While Aerin's "Lilac Path" might be the perfect horticultural and literal lilac, THIS ONE is it's creamy, voluptuous and more luxurious cashmere sister.

It goes on for hours and hours with little development but that is ok for you DON't WANT IT to change. It merely slowly fades like the end of a song when the instrumentation fades out in the extended outro.

10/10 A Masterpiece of a Creamy Floral that screams luxury without screaming. Beguilingly beautiful.