Score

84/100

Initio

Blessed Baraka

EDP2015Alberto Morillas

“Incense smoke rising in a sun-drenched courtyard — ancient and quietly powerful.”

amber

powdery

woody

Initio's 2015 launch in the Hedonist sub-collection — positioned in the brand's warm-amber-skin register alongside Absolute Aphrodisiac. An amber-powdery-woody unisex fragrance with amber, sandalwood, musk, vanilla, and white flowers. Performs strongest in fall and winter, leans evening, with strong projection.

$345–$475Fair value

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The take

What works

●Incense-oud grounded by rose — a genuinely spiritual composition
●Warm amber base makes it evening-ready
●Excellent longevity and projection

Trade-offs

●Incense polarizes — sample before committing
●Limited summer or daytime utility

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Notes

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Unisex.

When

Spring, 33%
Summer, 13%
Fall, 97%, best
Winter, 100%, best
Day, 46%
Night, 90%, best

Occasions

EverydayDate nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

Featured in

Earned a spot in 2 of our editorial picks

Best Initio Fragrances for Men Best Initio Perfumes for Women

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blessed Baraka smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Nusuk Fawah Midnight Edition (100%), Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre (57%), Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis (50%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Blessed Baraka last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Blessed Baraka?

Blessed Baraka is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Blessed Baraka worth it?

At $345–$475, yes for this tier. Incense-oud grounded by rose — a genuinely spiritual composition. Warm amber base makes it evening-ready.