Morph Parfum 2017 EDP

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Axum

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Morph Parfum Axum is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Axum opens with Clove, Cumin, and Incense, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, and Sparkling Wine, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Clean Musk, and Ambergris. Morph Parfum's Axum carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Axum is an unusual mix of incense and spice with a fizzy touch of sparkling wine. Clove and cumin make the opening bold and warm, patchouli grounds the heart, and vanilla and musk smooth the finish. Distinctive and a bit mysterious, and not for the shy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Unique
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
Axum Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its strong sillage means it might be too much for a conservative office, but its unique profile makes it excellent for dates or more upscale casual outings. The refined blend also suits formal events, offering something distinct from typical formal scents.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Axum opens with incense, clove and cumin, a smoky, spicy and warm start that sets a bold tone. The heart is stranger and more interesting: patchouli gives an earthy depth, sparkling wine adds a fizzy, dry note, and cashmere wood keeps it smooth. The base softens with vanilla, clean musk and ambergris. It is a distinctive spicy-resinous scent, warm and mysterious, and it moves from sharp to soft as it wears.

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