Is Perfume Parlour Hypnotic a dupe of Ex Nihilo Sweet Morphine?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sweet Morphine
- Hypnotic
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Heliotrope, Lilac
Without mimosa and vetiver
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Hypnotic EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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