Ex Nihilo My Sweetest Morphine EDP

Description

My Sweetest Morphine is Ex Nihilo's 2023 reinterpretation of the house's 2015 Sweet Morphine, composed by perfumer Natalie Cetto. It opens on airy lilac and ozonic freshness, then folds in mimosa, solar notes and rose for a powdery, sun-warmed floral heart, before settling into musk, vetiver and patchouli. It's a lighter, more transparent take on floral musk, addictive without being heavy.

Scent Character

• Woody: 56%
• Floral: 26%
• Fresh: 12%
• Sweet: 6%

Translation: an airy floral musk carried by a woody-green vetiver-patchouli base rather than heavy sweetness.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Lilac, Ozonic Notes, Bergamot

Heart: Mimosa, Rose, Solar Notes

Base: Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate. Expect roughly 6-8 hours; reviewer experiences vary more than average for this one.
• Sillage: Subtle to moderate. Several reviewers note it reads stronger to people around you than to the wearer.
• Projection: Close-to-skin after the first half hour. This is a soft floral musk, not a projector.

Best Occasions & Season

• Everyday wear
• Spring and summer
• Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Natalie Cetto
House: Ex Nihilo, founded 2013 in Paris
Launched: 2023 (limited-edition reinterpretation of the house's 2015 Sweet Morphine)

Try Before You Commit

Not sure yet? A 1mL sample is $6.99, a low-risk way to test this soft floral musk on your own skin before committing to the 100 mL bottle.

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FAQ

Is My Sweetest Morphine for men or women?
Unisex, though it leans into a soft floral-musk profile that reads classically feminine to many noses.

How is this different from the original Sweet Morphine (2015)?
Reviewers note the original 2015 version performs noticeably stronger and longer; My Sweetest Morphine is a softer, more transparent reinterpretation.

Will it project or stay close to the skin?
Expect a close, personal scent after the opening. Some reviewers report it barely noticeable to the wearer after 15 minutes while it still reads to others nearby.

What's the best way to try it first?
Start with the 1mL sample before investing in the full bottle, since performance experiences vary more than usual with this one.