Initio
Atomic Rose EDP
“The rose that enters the room before you do.”
Initio's 2019 niche release — a sweet rose-vanilla composition built around Bulgarian and Turkish rose with a Madagascar vanilla base. Sits in the same high-projection rose-niche lane as Parfums de Marly Delina. Versatile across seasons; leans evening.
The take
What works
- ●Rose amplified by cashmeran and ambergris into something genuinely heady
- ●Nuclear sillage — a real presence perfume in the best way
- ●Part of Initio's 'carnal blends' philosophy: deliberately attraction-tuned
Trade-offs
- ●Sillage is too intense for office or confined spaces
- ●Single-minded rose focus — wrong for those wanting complexity
Notes
Top
Pink Pepper
BergamotMid
Bulgarian RoseTurkish Rose
Egyptian JasmineBase
Madagascar Vanilla
AmberPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Atomic Rose smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Memo Paris Odéon (63%), Parfums de Marly Parfums de Marly Delina (60%), Swiss Arabian Royal Mystery (59%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.
How long does Atomic Rose last?
10+ hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 90/100) with strong projection.
When should you wear Atomic Rose?
Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, special occasion, club.
Is Atomic Rose worth it?
At $345–$475, yes for this tier. Rose amplified by cashmeran and ambergris into something genuinely heady. Nuclear sillage — a real presence perfume in the best way.
Details
- Collection
- Carnal Blends