The Perfume Library

Side Effect

8.5

Initio · 2016

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Initio Side Effect is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around vanilla, rum and cinnamon. Vanilla and rum give it a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while cinnamon and saffron add a warm spiciness on top of it. Sandalwood lays down a woody base and tobacco carries the smoky side. Hedione softens the whole mix a little. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings or nights out; summer is rarely chosen. It leans masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Niche 4 All Vanilla Rum and French Avenue After Effect have a close profile.

Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Initio · 2018

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Initio Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental, a dense unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The scent is built on oud, patchouli and saffron. Nutmeg adds to the spicy side, while lavender and musk soften the sharper edges and give the sweet, resinous body some depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, staying in the background for office or daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Its profile is close to Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale and Riiffs Goodness Oud.

Musk Therapy (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Extrait de Parfum

Initio Musk Therapy Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, powdery unisex scent where white and pink musk sit alongside magnolia and mandarin orange. The citrus side comes from mandarin orange and bergamot, while blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness. Magnolia brings a soft floral touch, and Indian sandalwood with the musks settles the scent on a creamy, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Voters read it as more feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Al Ambra Dubai Musk and Scentiments Musk Treatment have a close profile.

Rehab

8.3

Initio · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Initio Rehab is a sweet, spicy and powdery unisex scent built around sandalwood and patchouli, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes next, and summer is chosen least. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out, though it also works for the office. Votes split between masculine and feminine, with a slight edge to masculine. The scent reads as one piece rather than stages: sandalwood and patchouli set a woody, creamy base, softened by musk. Black pepper adds spice, bergamot and lavender bring some freshness, and cedarwood keeps it dry. Hedione lightens the sweet, floral side.

Blessed Baraka

8.2

Initio · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Blessed Baraka is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, sweet heart with a creamy, woody warmth, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. White blossoms and vanilla build the sweet, gourmand side, while amber and musk soften it into something creamy and warm. Sandalwood adds a woody base, and spicy and fruity touches stay in the background. The overall impression is oriental and rich. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out the leading occasions. Though unisex, more voters read it as masculine than feminine. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac have a close profile.

Absolute Aphrodisiac

8.1

Initio · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Absolute Aphrodisiac is a sweet, warm unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Dinner evenings and nights out lead, while the office comes up less. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. Vanilla and amber build a sweet, creamy base. White blossoms pull that base towards a floral, powdery side. Musk and castoreum add a spicy, faintly animal depth. The gourmand sweetness dominates, with oriental warmth behind it. Initio Blessed Baraka has a close profile.

Paragon

8.2

Initio · 2022

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Paragon is a fresh, woody unisex scent led by sandalwood, palo santo and black pepper. Bergamot and lavender bring brightness, while white sage adds a green, airy edge. Oud stays in the background and gives the wood some depth; a fruity, sweet softness and a creamy texture run alongside. Black pepper adds a spicy bite. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter also well represented and summer the least favoured. It is worn across the day, from daily and leisure use to evenings out. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably on either side.

Psychedelic Love

8.1

Initio · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Psychedelic Love is a floral, sweet scent with gourmand, powdery and creamy shades, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring third. Evenings and nights out lead the occasions, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. It is sold as unisex, though voters read it as mostly feminine. Rose and heliotropin draw a floral, powdery frame; vanilla and almond carry it into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Patchouli and myrrh add a woody, spicy depth, while bergamot and hedione lift that richness slightly. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Aphrodisiac and Fragonard Rose Ambre.

Narcotic Delight

7.9

Initio · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Initio Narcotic Delight is a unisex scent where fruity cherry sweetness meets the smoky warmth of tobacco and cognac, with a strong gourmand streak. Cherry and vanilla give it a creamy, sugary body. Cognac and tobacco pull that toward a smoky, woody tone, while black pepper and pink pepper add spice to temper the sweetness and hedione lifts the blend slightly. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Initio Side Effect and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Atomic Rose (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Initio · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Initio Atomic Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral rose that turns sweet, creamy and lightly spicy, and suits autumn and spring evenings best. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and wears easily at leisure too. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. The scent is built around rose: Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose join Egyptian jasmine, Italian bergamot adds brightness, and Bourbon vanilla brings a sweet, creamy softness. Fruity and oriental touches stay in support. Perfumer H Flower No.1 and Maison Alhambra Infini Rose have a close profile.

Oud for Happiness

7.5

Initio · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Initio Oud for Happiness is a woody, spicy and sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for autumn and winter, and for evenings and nights out. Indian oud and cedarwood form a woody backbone, while ginger adds spice and vanilla and musk carry a creamy sweetness. Bergamot brings a fresh citrus lift that lightens the weight, though the oriental character leads overall. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It also suits leisure time, and summer is the least favoured season. Xerjoff Uden Overdose and Montagne Parfums Eden have a close profile.

High Frequency

7.2

Initio · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Initio High Frequency is a unisex scent that sets a powdery, creamy sweetness on a floral base, best suited to evenings and nights out, especially in autumn. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, while few choose summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure and daily wear also getting votes. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern. The scent runs along a floral line of jasmine, magnolia and heliotrope. Vanilla and almond pull it toward a gourmand, creamy sweetness, sandalwood leaves a warm dryness underneath, and hedione adds brightness. The synthetic and spicy accords sharpen its modern feel. Sol de Janeiro Sol Cheirosa '62 and Paris Corner Minya have a close profile.

Addictive Vibration

7.8

Initio · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Addictive Vibration is a unisex scent built around honey, vanilla orchid and apple, leaning sweet, gourmand and floral. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also works for leisure. Voters read it as feminine more than anything else, though many call it modern. Honey and apple give a sweet, fruity start, and vanilla orchid carries it into a creamy, powdery softness. Orange blossom brings out the floral side, while musk wraps the blend and adds depth. Synthetic and spicy touches cut the sweetness a little. Its profile is close to Christina Aguilera Definition (Eau de Parfum) and Philly & Phill Velvet in Vegas.

Power Self

6.8

Initio · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Initio Power Self is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery and creamy softness. White rose, osmanthus and magnolia form the floral heart, and white blossoms round it out with a creamy fullness. A fruity, sweet tone leads, while black pepper adds a light lift. Musk, ambrox and cedarwood gather these flowers on a powdery, clean and slightly synthetic base. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though many call it modern. Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender and Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic have a close profile.

Mystic Experience

7.5

Initio · 2015

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Initio Mystic Experience is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings. Coffee, vanilla, patchouli and musk read together as one whole rather than in stages. The sweet, creamy side dominates, while spicy, woody and smoky touches soften it and add an oriental depth, with a powdery undertone alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening and night-out wear leading, and summer trails behind. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. Unic Collection Originale - Vanille Gourmande and Louis Cardin Sacred have a close profile.

Oud for Greatness Neo

7.9

Initio · 2024

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Initio Oud for Greatness Neo is a unisex fragrance in which oud and saffron are lifted by lavender, bergamot and fir balsam, giving a woody, spicy scent. It is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, while summer stays in the background. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and it also reaches into business and daily wear. Though unisex, most votes read it as masculine. The scent rests on a woody, oriental frame: oud and saffron bring a spicy warmth, while fir balsam, lavender and bergamot add a fresh, green lift on top. Musk gathers everything on a soft, sweet base. Al Rehab Nafees and Maison Noblesse Oriental Tonka have a close profile.

Wild Rush

7.5

Initio · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Initio Wild Rush is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy lightness with a sweet, fruity and woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, and it suits leisure and daily wear, with some choosing it for nights out. Voters lean towards calling it masculine and modern. Bergamot and lavender carry the freshness, while red berries add a fruity sweetness. Caramel and vanilla soften that sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli give it a woody depth. A spicy, slightly synthetic edge shows in the accords.

Can't Get Enough

7.3

Initio · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Initio Can't Get Enough pairs a floral, fruity side with a sweet, creamy gourmand core, and it leans towards evenings and nights out as a unisex scent. Rose and pink pepper lead, with hedione keeping them light and bright, while caramel and vanilla pull the whole toward a creamy, dessert-like sweetness. The spice stays in the background, and a synthetic sheen gives it a modern feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with few choosing summer. Evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure time. Voters read it as more feminine and modern. Mugler La Rose Angel and Mancera Velvet Vanilla have a close profile.

Divine Attraction

6.9

Initio · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Initio Divine Attraction is a unisex scent built on leather and wood that suits fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. The scent holds together as one piece: leather leads, cedarwood and vetiver give it a dry, earthy base, and ISO-E-Super smooths and spreads the woody feel. Spicy, animal, resinous and smoky accents deepen the leathery character, so don't expect sweetness or floral softness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Ramón Monegal Agar Musk and Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver have a close profile.

Magnetic Blend 7

6.9

Initio · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Magnetic Blend 8

7.5

Initio · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Lift Me Up

7.8

Initio · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Initio Lift Me Up is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, softened by a sweet, creamy and powdery side. Bergamot gives it a bright start, while ylang-ylang and magnolia build the floral core. Vanilla and roasted tonka bean sweeten it, and musk leaves a powdery, creamy base. A woody tone sits quietly in the background without taking over. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading, though it also works for evenings out and the office. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Marc Gebauer Amorist and Kayali Musk | 12 have a close profile.

Magnetic Blend 1

6.3

Initio · 2015

Sweet · Spicy · Woody