Ex Nihilo 2023 EDP

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My Sweetest Morphine

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Ex Nihilo My Sweetest Morphine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. My Sweetest Morphine opens with Bergamot, Lilac, and Ozonic Notes, settles into a heart of Solar Notes, Rose, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Ex Nihilo's My Sweetest Morphine carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Prepare for a light, airy floral experience. While some lament its divergence from the original "Sweet Morphine", this newer take is a clean, versatile scent that's garnered a loyal following for its understated elegance and modern floralcy. Don't expect a beast, but do expect quiet charm.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
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My Sweetest Morphine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lilac44%
Ozonic Notes33%
Bergamot23%
Heartas listed
Mimosa42%
Solar Notes32%
Rose27%
Baseas listed
Musk37%
Patchouli31%
Vetiver31%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

This is an inoffensive, light, and airy floral that works well in office settings without overpowering. Its versatile, clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and even date nights, though its subdued nature might be less impactful for truly formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) AQUA (WATER), BENZYL SALICYLATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ANISE ALCOHOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOLYMETHANE, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, TRIS (TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CINNAMAL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

My Sweetest Morphine opens with a tender, almost photorealistic lilac, brightened by a whisper of bergamot and a fresh, expansive ozonic lift. The heart blooms with mimosa, adding a sunny, powdery yellow floral warmth, before settling into a soft base of clean musk, earthy vetiver, and a touch of grounded patchouli. It's a bouquet that feels both familiar and subtly modern.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 6 October

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