Is Perfume Parlour Velvet Blossom Elixir a dupe of Ex Nihilo Sweet Morphine?
Sweet Morphine EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Velvet Blossom Elixir EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sweet Morphine
- Velvet Blossom Elixir
- 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 My Sweetest Morphin by Ex Nihilo - a floral fragrance led by Lilac, Ozonic notes, Bergamot, with fresh depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Best in spring and summer - the floral, fresh profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Mimosa, Lilac
Adds musk and ozonic notes, drops heliotrope and iris
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Velvet Blossom Elixir 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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