Fragrances inspired by Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum
The original
Fleur Narcotique
Ex Nihilo
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Fleur Narcotique (Ex Nihilo) and Le Fleur Narcotique (Fragrance World) are near-identical in scent profile, sharing a vibrant fruity-floral DNA.
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Musk, Petalia
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Le Fleur Narcotique when
You want a similar scent at a fraction of the price.
Our verdict
Reflect by Zimaya is a clear attempt to capture the essence of Ex Nihilo's Fleur Narcotique but at a fraction of the cost.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Petalia, Bergamot
The main difference
Without woody notes
Choose Reflect when
You prefer a softer, more subtle floral scent.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds moss, drops oakmoss and petalia
Our verdict
Fleur Narcotique (Ex Nihilo) and Fleur De Orientica (Orientica) both chase the same fresh-fruity floral profile, but differ significantly in price and perceived quality.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds moss and rose, drops oakmoss and petalia
Choose Fluer De Orientica when
You want a long-lasting Fleur Narcotique experience on a budget.
Our verdict
Fleur Narcotique by Ex Nihilo and Azora by Attar Collection both offer unisex floral scents but cater to different audiences due to their price points and scent profiles.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds floral notes and orange, drops oakmoss and orange blossom
Choose Azora when
You are budget-conscious.
Our verdict
Maison Alhambra's Narcotic Flower is a clear dupe of Ex Nihilo's Fleur Narcotique, offering a similar fresh, white floral experience at a fraction of the cost.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without jasmine and musk
Choose Narcotic Flower when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds moss, drops oakmoss and peach
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds oakmoss and peony, drops pink pepper and rose
Our verdict
Fleur Narcotique (Ex Nihilo) and La Fleur Bouquet (Afnan) both deliver a fresh, fruity-floral experience, but diverge in price and intensity.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds citrus and cotton candy, drops bergamot and litchi
Choose La Fleur Bouquet when
You prefer a sweeter, more feminine floral.
Our verdict
Fleur Narcotique and Vigour share a citrusy, woody base, but diverge significantly in their overall impact.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cinnamon, drops jasmine and litchi
Choose Vigour when
You prefer subtle, understated scents.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Ex Nihilo. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.