Initio
Psychedelic Love
“Saffron and dark roses at midnight — a fragrance that demands attention.”
Heliotrope and rose form the heart of Initio's 2017 Psychedelic Love, a powdery floral lifted by ylang-ylang at the top and set over a myrrh-and-sandalwood base. Powdery and woody accords lead, with yellow-floral and amber warmth underneath that keeps it from reading as purely cosmetic. Performs strongest in winter and fall, leaning clearly toward evening, with a noticeable presence on skin.
The take
What works
- ●Saffron-oud-rose combination is darkly seductive and highly distinctive
- ●Exceptional longevity — still traceable the next morning
- ●Bold enough to be a statement without being unwearable
Trade-offs
- ●Oud-saffron pairing is acquired taste
- ●Cold or formal settings will find this too loud and sensual
More from Initio
Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans feminine.
When
- Spring, 63%
- Summer, 20%
- Fall, 93%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 53%
- Night, 92%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
You might also like
Popular with fans of Psychedelic Love
Nishane
Ani
Tom Ford
Black Orchid EDP
By Kilian
Angels' Share
MFK
Baccarat Rouge 540
MFK
Grand Soir
MFK
Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum
Initio
Rehab
By Kilian
Black Phantom
Xerjoff
Naxos
PdM
Delina
Initio
Musk Therapy
Tom Ford
Tobacco Vanille
Byredo
Bal d'Afrique
Tom Ford
Lost Cherry
Initio
Atomic Rose
Initio
Absolute Aphrodisiac
By Kilian
Love Don't Be Shy
Casamorati
Lira
Initio
Side Effect
Initio
Oud for Greatness
Featured in
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Psychedelic Love last?
8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.
When should you wear Psychedelic Love?
Psychedelic Love is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits almost any occasion.
Is Psychedelic Love worth it?
At $355–$485, yes for this tier. Saffron-oud-rose combination is darkly seductive and highly distinctive. Exceptional longevity — still traceable the next morning.