Is Perfume Parlour Hypnotic a dupe of Ex Nihilo Sweet Morphine?

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Sweet Morphine Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Morphine EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2015 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Hypnotic Eau de Parfum bottle Hypnotic EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sweet Morphine EDP
Sweet Morphine is a polarising floral that either wraps you in a powdery, luxurious embrace or throws you headfirst into a vintage, soapy nightmare. Love it or hate it, it demands attention.
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Our Verdict - Hypnotic EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ex Nihilo - Sweet Morphine - a powdery fragrance led by Lilac, Bergamot, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sweet Morphine EDP A Hypnotic EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sweet Morphine EDP
Hypnotic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lilac 66% vs 53%
Iris 36% vs 46%
Bergamot 33% vs 46%
Rose 26% vs 53%
Heliotrope 26% vs 26%
Vanilla 20% vs 23%
Patchouli 16% vs 19%
Only in Sweet Morphine
Mimosa 38% Vetiver 17%
Shared Notes
Lilac 66% vs 53%
Bergamot 33% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Iris 36% vs 46%
Rose 26% vs 53%
Only in Sweet Morphine
Mimosa 38%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 26% vs 26%
Vanilla 20% vs 23%
Iris 19% vs 30%
Patchouli 16% vs 19%
Only in Sweet Morphine
Vetiver 17%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Sweet Morphine Hypnotic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sweet Morphine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile, suitable for both close encounters and more formal settings without being overwhelming. The elegant floral-powdery profile lends itself well to dates and smart casual events.

Hypnotic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Heliotrope, Lilac

Key Differences

Without mimosa and vetiver

Where to buy

Sweet Morphine EDP
Hypnotic EDP

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Hypnotic EDP

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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