Question 1

What's the difference between Sel A Vie and Sweet Morphine?

Accepted Answer

Sel A Vie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Fascent (2023) dominated by White Floral accords. Sweet Morphine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ex Nihilo (2015) leaning on Powdery accords. They share 3 accords: Yellow Floral, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Sel A Vie or Sweet Morphine?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sel A Vie scores 3.64/5 vs Sweet Morphine at 3.91/5. Sweet Morphine's standout strength: High-end niche fragrance with strong appeal to collectors. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Sel A Vie and Sweet Morphine smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sweet Morphine: Sweet Morphine by Ex Nihilo is positively regarded within the r/fragrance community as a coveted luxury fragrance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sel A Vie or Sweet Morphine?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Sel A Vie vs Sweet Morphine?

Accepted Answer

Sel A Vie scores highest for summer wear; Sweet Morphine scores highest for spring wear. Sel A Vie leans daytime, Sweet Morphine leans daytime.

Sel A Vie vs Sweet Morphine

Comparison Summary

Unique to Sweet Morphine (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sweet Morphine

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Attribute	Sel A Vie	Sweet Morphine
Brand	Fascent	Ex Nihilo
Year	2023	2015
Rating	3.64	3.91
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	10