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Carnal Blends

Psychedelic Love Initio 2017

Ranked 215 in Unisex Perfume

8.1 / 10 919 Ratings

A popular perfume by Initio for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is sweet-floral. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet

Floral

Spicy

Creamy

Oriental

Fragrance Notes

Hedione

Almond

Heliotropin Vanilla

Vanilla

Myrrh

Patchouli

Rose

Bergamot

Ratings

Scent

8.1919 Ratings

Longevity

8.2824 Ratings

Sillage

7.8823 Ratings

Bottle

8.4799 Ratings

Value for money

6.8653 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 04/14/2026.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Carnal Blends collection.

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Reviews

42 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/24/2025

7.5Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Caroleanne81
220 Reviews

Caroleanne81

Helpful Review 3

Changed my opinion

I was very 50/50 on the opening of this scent. You get hit with a very heavy burst of ylang ylang on the initial spray, which I find overpowering at times, and occasionally a bit nauseating depending on my mood. It’s very herbaceous. As it dries down it becomes a beautiful creamy almond, with some myrrh, vanilla and sandalwood. This is the part I enjoy. It’s much more muted and becomes quite comforting.

This is definitely a unique scent and one that grows on you. I’ve changed my rating from 4/10 to 8/10.

Updated on 03/30/2025

01/15/2022

8Scent

MariaS
23 Reviews

MariaS

Helpful Review 3

Medicinal florals

When I smelled this one I was like meh…but when I did a full wear, I was enchanted and needed a bottle ASAP!!

This perfume opens with intense white floral scent, mostly ylang ylang and Jasmine and some bergamot. There is a slight touch of rose which is hardly detectable since the white florals are very bold. Also it’s is a bit incency from the myrrh and the yummy vanilla gives a creaminess to it. The patchouli is not detectable by me and I wouldn’t understand there’s any if I didn’t see it in the notes!

This scent, like side effect, is a part of carnal blend collection of Initio and I can totally understand why. Both of them have a medicinal smell which is very addictive making people who smell you not want to get away from you! When you wear them, you are magically transformed into the most addictive drug!

I wasn’t a fan of floral scents but this one got me under its spell. I already have side effect and oud for greatness and I have Rehab on my wishlist, but I really need to try more of this brand.

06/29/2020

10Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Dan81
17 Reviews

Dan81

Helpful Review 3

Gorgeous narcotic bomb

I have been interested in Initio for a while but did not want to like them too much as they are quite expensive. After comparing multiple scents, Initio has become the top niche brand for my nose. Their absolute collections with the layering capability of magnetic blends slowly grew on me but the recent carnal bland collection has simply been astonishing. I cannot be satisfied with decants anymore and I have to get psychedelic love, Rehab and even side effect - which I think is quite similar to my beloved Herod from PDM but ugh it smells so gorgeous and complex that I don't think I can refuse it. Anyway, that's how much I love this house and their products.

Back to Psychedelic love: This is my absolute favorite scent from the house at this moment. Initio doesn't have an official website so I am not sure where the description came from in Fragrantica, but its descrition as a "narcotic bomb" could not be more right.
I simply cannot stop sniffing this beauty.
The three essential ingredients that they list are rose, hedoine and helitropin. The rose is subtle and not overwhelming to my nose, hence I do not get an overt feminine impression others have said. I also don't believe in the pheromone-like substance or it's potential influence on other human...but I am sniffing it like crazy so what do I know?
What I can say is that the helitrope smells AMAZING with creamy sandal wood and a light touch of vanilla, like a bee attracted to a flower I keep . Simply indulgent, addictive and sexy. It will be my new signature scent and I cannot wait to test out layering with MB7 or MB8.

Updated on 06/29/2020

02/27/2025

ArkangeL
174 Reviews

ArkangeL

2

Shapeshifter

A shapeshifter of a fragrance. After thirty-plus minutes of application, it became utterly unrecognizable compared to the first impression. Psychedelic Love introduced itself as a warm, sweet and spicy floral with powdery characteristics. The transformation was so unexpected, I began to wonder if I was smelling the correct hand. The initial sweetness fades, leaving a bitter sweet vanilla-almond redolent of sandalwood and floral notes left to entertain. There is a distinct, yet familiar creamy texture now working the room. The dry down is like a hybrid between Tom Ford Santal Blush and Estée Lauder’s Sensuous Nude. Psychedelic indeed. This composition is not what it seems and cannot be judged by its introduction.

Updated on 02/27/2025

08/17/2025

9.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

sandybell
6 Reviews

sandybell

4

Love spell in a bottle

If you see me wearing this, proceed with caution. I can’t be held responsible for the vibes.

I’m not even being dramatic (okay, maybe a little) but when I wear this, I imagine walking into a room and every single person just… short-circuits. Like, humanity collectively loses its mind wanting you.

Two sprays max, or you might accidentally start a cult.

Updated on 08/20/2025

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