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snifer – :
Oh wow. This is beautiful. Full, deep, light, enveloping.
As it develops on the skin, the floral comes through but right before it goes into full bloom, it transforms into chocolate-vanilla. It’s like a play – each time I breathe it in, it does this transition. It’s like magic.
plast64rus – :
Another case where I feel like body chemistry is such a determinate fact! For me this is a very rich, powdery floral. The vetiver comes through enough on my skin not to scream ‘old lady’ and I am a rose scent fanatic anyhow… so I can handle my powder. 🙂 I will agree its creamy and I feel like I am floating around in an elegant cloud wearing this. Not sure if it makes my top 5, jury is still out but definitely a mature yet heady scent, elegant but also reminiscent of something a little wild, as well. Sweet morphine it is.
Fyd3i9ma – :
Sweet soft powdery LILAC! Very dreamy and absolutely narcotic. Lilac is a very nostalgic scent that reminds me of childhood and the big lilac bushes outside our house when I was a kid. This is what Neil Gaiman’s Morpheus smells like. Beautiful!
kju629Diobtetty – :
SM smells like cherry Chapstick to me, but my God, do I mean that in the best way possible. Lilac and mimosa combined are incredibly gorgeous! SM has lived up to its name for myself, being that it has me addicted to it. I am hooked on this floral beauty and cannot get enough! Like morphine, it makes you crave more. it is soft yet very present at the same time. The sillage and longevity are great! Sillage does seem soft, but it is noticeable to others but not in a loud and in your face obnoxious kind of way. It is subtle. It is a scent that cannot be justified just how beautiful it is until you’ve actually gotten to smell it yourself and have worn it a few times. It feels like it melds into your skin and has now become part of your natural scent. Major love for me!
Ruslanhm – :
On me this smells like Ludens cough drops, the little red ones.
pleomax1 – :
This is lovely and feminine and HUGE while being soft. On me, spraying on my chest/neck as I usually do was too much; this is far-reaching, and my nose wanted respite. Next time I will try wrists or lower body or spray and walk through.
Initially, there’s a baby wipes vibe that fades fast, but I could still detect it if I thought about it. It leaned more to powdery than creamy for me and linear. Mostly this is uber-girly in a non-candy way. It’s not immature by any means, nor is it a “youth” only fragrance. It is just super feminine, calling to mind spring, tea-length dresses, sunny days, gardens, softness, bridal and baby showers. It would not be out of place on any of the Pink Ladies from Grease, but it certainly would be pre-makeover Sandra Dee’s signature.
Projection: 9/10
Longevity: 9/10
Overall: 8/10, only because I am not a huge fan of linear scents
улицавесенняя – :
Wow! Soft, fresh florals are not usually my type but this actually kind of blows my mind! I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised though, since the five most-votes notes (lilac, mimosa, heliotrope, iris, vanilla) are among my all-time favorite notes, but still, I tend towards gourmands and orientals, even chypres. Florals can be perfectly nice but usually don’t wow me like this does. Now, as a few others have mentioned, the opening does kind of remind me *just a tad* of nail polish remover, but strangely enough that does not take away from the enjoyability for me. Instead, this strange but frankly fun little accord just makes Sweet Morphine all the more unique. And unique it is, it’s actually unlike anything I’ve ever smelled, yet is oddly reminiscent of something very familiar at the same time. Not a perfume, but maybe a divinely scented face cream? But the best, and I mean BEST part is without a doubt the drydown and the scent that lingers on your clothes. Spray this on your skin AND clothes! Trust me. It’s hard the explain, but it’s the softest, freshest, most wonderful trail I’ve ever smelled the day after spraying it and this stuff is loooong lasting so you will smell it the next day, and you won’t have to sniff your clothes directly, it will still waft from them nicely a good 24 hours later. Many times after wearing this I’ve wondered what that divine smell I was catching whiffs of was, and it was always this.
Aside from the scent, I really love everything else about this perfume too. The bottle is gorgeous, especially the hot pink color of the juice. It literally looks like a gem. And the name is fitting too, because this has a sort of cold, sterile air to it dueling with a soft sensual warmth that actually does remind me of being at the hospital with a morphine drip. Which sounds really weird, but it’s actually strangely pleasant-kind of like being on a morphine drip at the hospital lol.
This one is now a beautiful member of my favorites shelf and one of my most worn fragrances. It’s suitable for all types of weather and all occasions. One of a kind; easy to love yet hard to put a finger on. I will be trying more of Ex Nihilo’s fragrances thanks to this gem. Floral haters, do not be scared. Everyone should try this.
bkc162elipseskism – :
First off- This is Phenomenal. I love it.
It opens with a blast of baby wipes. Within a few seconds, it rapidly evolves into a lovely, gentle, yet rich, lilac. Buttery vanilla orris. A softer iris develops. Blue and yellow spring flowers. There is also a juxtaposition of an airy, powdered, and creamy mimosa- very reminiscent of the lightly scented air I remember while sitting next to a yellow mimosa tree in the high desert. It also has a bit of an old waxy lipstick vibe, but not in an overt or overpowering way. A tiny bit of scratchy patchouli. Well balanced and not too much of anything. Would be absolutely wonderful for spring. Or great for a wedding. It’s calm, elegant, romantic and intensely feminine. The softness reminds me of Violet Blonde by Tom Ford, but this is even softer, richer, and more refined. Lovely and luxurious.
787898 – :
This is quite beautiful – such a delicate, soft, feminine floral. It’s not in the least heavy or cloying – it’s a lovey, light scent perfect for any weather. Longevity is pretty good – I got a good six hours just from a dab from the little sample bottle I received. This has gone straight to the top of my wishlist – class in a bottle. Absolutely gorgeous!
Tigrendelf – :
A walk through an overgrown whimsical garden with cute garden gnomes, stone pedestal bird baths, lilac in full bloom and the path winding up to a storybook cottage. That’s the image I see when I smell this perfume on myself.
However I can’t get past the name! I find the name Sweet Morphine slightly misleading. The scent is a true floral, but it doesn’t come across as a sweet intoxicating “morphine” smell to me.
It’s definitely an incredible quality fragrance with deep distinctive floral notes.
The first spray was almost too floral-overload for me, but within 10-15 minutes it mellowed out into a beautiful floral.
It’s a strong like for me and if I were looking to buy a floral I’d definitely consider this one, but the scent just didn’t win me over to purchase a full bottle at this time.
lex1982 – :
Anne Shirley would wear this well walking down The White Way of Delight in Avonlea. It’s delicate yet tenacious, powdery lilacs with the tiniest hint of cocoa, vanilla and almond, very nice indeed and perfect for spring.
PsiX0015 – :
I am in love with this one at the moment. I was lucky enough to get a sample of this little magic potion. It is very a feminine, it makes me feel sexy and worth a million. You don’t need to spray a lot and it lingers on clothes for days but not so long on the skin unfortunately. It becomes a skin sent after 2 hours on me. Floral scents tend to give me headaches but not this one. It is quite expensive but it is quality fragrance. If anyone has it and don’t want it anymore I’ll be happy to buy it (just pm me).
Membg249InsuffBooni – :
Got a sample of this (unintentionally) and thought it was, finally, the lilac scent I’ve been looking for for years. Got the full bottle and it is….not. It has this chemical quality which is making me debate tossing it. If I wanted to smell straight lilac, I’ll go back to plain ol Pacifica French Lilac (totally unsophisticated, but does the job.) I get absolutely no mimosa from this, no powdery notes, no vanilla, no patch. Just lilac processed through a windex factory. I feel like I should use this to clean my shower. I was really, REALLY hoping that it would develop more and smell more like the sample I got and….nope. Doesn’t work with my skin chemistry, the longer I wait while wearing it the less I can tolerate the chemical stink. 🙁
limusine99 – :
There is a lovely woody/spicy side to this and then a sickly overly-sweet artificial note that makes me gag. They intertwine and alternate. I guess that is the point but I’m not a fan. Clearly a much beloved cult classic nonetheless. Sry for hating.
xxxNORDxxx – :
The name may seem random, but it is not unapt. I have broken my arm twice, each time requiring a morphine intravenous drip. Somehow, this does capture that smell. The top notes are awful, just like nail polish remover as another reviewer has mentioned, and my bottle is definitely not off. However, wear it in warmer weather and give it an hour to blossom and it turns into something quite beautiful. I’ve written it off initially, but I found myself catching whiffs of something amazing only to realize that it was my perfume. When I’m in the right mood, I can get past the initial acetone blast. And for a watery floral, it is VERY unique. I have never smelled anything remotely like it, except for morphine of course.
janis – :
Bewitching beautiful perfume. Lilac and patchouli. Divine.
ovcharka – :
Pretty and serene… gently draws you under its spell…
ЛюбиМиК – :
At first spray this is very similar to Lolita Lempicka Minuit Sonne, only more intense. So nothing unusual scent-wise, which is disappointing.
Oddly, it doesn’t project despite this early intensity. The worst thing is that it then fades to nothing within 2 hours. Not even a residual skin scent remains.
Assuming my sample is genuine, Sweet Morphine is a real letdown.
artemond – :
When I spray Sweet Morphine my dear late grandma (Oma) always comes to mind and she only ever wore Chanel no 5. Recently I read in a review that Chanel 5 has a ‘halitosis’ vibe and I totally know what they mean because I always thought my grandmother had a slight bad breath issue and I now find that it was her perfume! (Bless her) Lol! But Sweet Morphine is just so so similar to Chanel 5, can anyone tell me if they get a halitosis smell when either using SM or experiencing it on someone else?
From the research I’ve done, I’m guessing it’s the ‘aldehyde” content that can come across in a bad way or bad breath way! Does anyone know what I mean?
I have heard from a friend that this perfume REALLY depends on each individual’s skin or chemist so it’s a ‘must sample first on your skin’ perfume but I’m awfully attracted to it, in a good way!
GROVE – :
Out of the discovery set….this is the one, and only one, that I LOVE! Love Shot….too masculine for me but had me by the nose for a long while until I couldn’t sniff it anymore. Fleur Narcotique….need to try again. Tested right after being assaulted by Lot Shot lol but looks very promising. BUT! Sweet Morphine………so divine. So feminine…so deep. I MUST HAVE IT!
belaVereswart – :
Archivist-I don’t think the acetone smell is necessarily indicative of an old bottle because I get it in the opening as well. That said, I’ve also had issues with non-manufacturer samples so who knows? But I digress.
So yes, Sweet Morphine opens with a blast of “scented nail polish remover” smell, which I actually don’t hate, if mainly for nostalgic reasons. Within a few minutes, the lilac really starts to come through for me and then is softened by the mimosa (a note I LOVE). I like it a lot more as a perfume in its own right at this point, but the magic hasn’t arrived yet.
After 3 or so hours, all the notes soften until you can’t really tell them apart, and it becomes simultaneously one of the coolest/iciest fragrabces I’ve ever smelled, while paradoxically remaining warm. I’ve gotten that effect only from FM L’eau d’Hiver and SL Tubereuse Criminelle, but both are still far warmer than Sweet Morphine. It’s like warm soft flowers, but frozen over. There’s nothing aquatic or mentholated or green though, it’s just refreshing and cold, somehow. It’s very interesting coupled with the name, because morphine is generally associated with warmth (take a look at YSL Opium for example) but if you’ve ever had a serious enough injury to get intravenous morphine at the hospital (or if you’re experienced in that way otherwise, lol) then you’d know that when that shot hits, the initial rush is actually a very cool if almost icy feeling that simultaneously feels warm, tingly, and calming-exactly how this smells. This perfumes coolness also has an almost clinical quality to it, adding to the parallel. If YSL’s Opium perfectly captures the scent, feel, and experience of smoked opium, then Sweet Morphine is a perfect replication on par with YSL of clinical IV morphine.
I’ll be honest, it was the name (as well as the stunning pink bottle) that caught my attention. I was curious if “Sweet Morphine” was just a gimmick to add some edge, or if this fragrance actually had anything to do with morphine. Well, this sure is no gimmick. Take it from a reckless athlete who has broken many bones and been attached to many subsequent morphine drips. At the dry down, it reminds me so much of morphine that it’s my perfect scent to just chill/not have a care in the world, and spend a nice quiet evening with tea and people and animals I love. Good stuff.
nikita-manzuk – :
How this one crept up on me! Sprayed, got a slight citrus burst then flowers, having bought blindly was beginning to think the worst, then……… Creamy yet airy florals kind of lightly followed me around for the rest of the day like a light veil! This isn’t a cloyingly sweet scent, just fluffy and light and lilacy goodness! Beautiful!
vyacheslav-b71 – :
Sweet heaven. I have been looking for a wearable fragrance that can work both day and night, that can be worn daily and is different enough to be memorable and I believe I have found it. I received this as a sample with a Lucky Scent order and was hesitant to even open it because of the name. “Sweet Morphine”. I don’t like sweet fragrances as they tend to be cloying and give me headaches. This fragrance is so far from what I would typically categorize as sweet. I also have never been terribly fond of lilac scents but this perfume is composed so well.
It is very hard for me to find scents that don’t bother me at some point as they open up and dry down but this one is gorgeous from application to end and is complex in it does change character. It is both soft and deep at the same time. This is a sophisticated fragrance but is not a big, bold matriarch of a scent. Simply gorgeous. The only negative is it doesn’t last very long on me but that’s typical of most scents I wear so will most likely purchase a bottle anyway.
vte934speagoessenda – :
Sooooooo gorgeous! This is a swoon worthy fragrance. Sweet Morphine is sweet but airy, like a puffy pink cloud. It is also powdery fresh with a velvety feel. Everything about it is beautiful! Creamy, sweet, feathery lilac, the notes are blended so well I cannot even detect any patchouli. Straight up to my want list!
BoulttusAppat – :
Quite simply DIVINE! It is a dream of a creamy floral.
Think of THE most luxurious body lotion (hint to the company: you MUST launch a body lotion for this one!!).
First a floral citrusy burst, then the strong creamy mimosa paired with the light lilac, supported by lactonic molecules like a sleek, silk pyjama: EXUBERANTLY feminine but I love it so much, I wanna wear it to bed and have my entire bed linen and wardrobe smell like this!
While Aerin’s “Lilac Path” might be the perfect horticultural and literal lilac, THIS ONE is it’s creamy, voluptuous and more luxurious cashmere sister.
It goes on for hours and hours with little development but that is ok for you DON’t WANT IT to change. It merely slowly fades like the end of a song when the instrumentation fades out in the extended outro.
10/10 A Masterpiece of a Creamy Floral that screams luxury without screaming. Beguilingly beautiful.