Musk Therapy Initio 2024 Parfum pour Cheveux

I come here to write this review after stumbling across a great bundle deal on two of the Initio hair perfumes, noticing a lack of in-depth reviews on their structure, and taking the plunge on the purchase regardless. If you find yourself in a similar situation, or perhaps desire the to find a cheaper version of Musk Therapy that Initio released, I hope this review will be of aid to you.

To begin with; it is similar to the original Musk Therapy. Not exact, though. This version lacks a strong citrus in the opening, and it develops to be very barely noticeable. I believe I can smell a hint of lemon/bergamot oh so slightly throughout its lifetime, dispersing fairly quickly, but frankly it is so 'in the air' that I can't say definitively.

The perfume smells undoubtedly clean, wonderful, slightly musky, with a hint of fruitiness and powder. It is a clean scent, incredibly delicate; yet undeniably 'present'. The projection is very minor on-skin, though much more noticeable in the hair. Personally, I have a habit of slightly wetting my hair throughout the day whenever I find myself in front of a sink. I don't like the structure of my hair when it fully dries out, so this is the solution I found. I've noticed that if I ever step out and wet it slightly, even an entire workday after applying this fragrance, the water and movement of the hair as I drag my fingers through it really bring the scent out for a second lifetime. It is very pleasant, and, additionally, I can say that I do enjoy the texture and gloss in my hair much more when I have one of these scents sprayed into it.

It is a compliment-getter, if that is your thing. It is comfortable and cozy for yourself, though you don't really smell it on you too much after the initial application, unless, of course, you wet your hair. I am a man, and my hair isn't too long, though still probably longer than most. I would assume if you were to have hair flow down to your shoulders, the scent would project much more as it moved about, creating a genuinely pleasant bubble of this warm, clean scent around you. Strangely enough, I swear I could make out a lavender scent, but it does not appear to be listed. Truly a pleasant experience.

Lazy Sunday morning is a scent that Maison Margiela released under their 'Replica' line. Personally, I think that scent is a little lacking for the imagery that its presentation provokes. Rather, I would say that Musk Therapy is a much better representation of that beautiful, quiet, and calm Sunday morning, fresh out of a fluffy, white comforter.

Longevity wise, this scent does not seem to last more than a few hours (4-5) unless you do something to your hair, or if it tends to move around a lot. If your hair is thick and short, I would probably recommend not going with this alternative because, in my experience from having thicker hair at a medium-length, you wont get too much out of it.

Overall, very pleasant. I'm not sure if I would spend $100 on it, by itself, but if you can find yourself a steal, I wouldn't miss the chance.

Once again, something from me about an Initio. It’s already one of my favorites when it comes to niche brands. I also really like the Hedonist series with the white bottles, as they have a very well-groomed quality with a wonderful sensual twist. The Extrait Musk Therapy Extrait de Parfum naturally has a large fan base, not only among women. Anyone who wants to smell clean, well-groomed, and also sensually seductive should definitely try this fragrance. Most people already know it, but those who don’t should catch up, especially if they have a preference for creamy scents. It’s a fragrance I love to have in my collection, and I can’t do without this wonderful DNA. If the Extrait is too expensive (about €200/90ml on sale), there are of course some alternatives, including this hair perfume. This hair perfume is one of three (Atomic Rose & Oud For Greatness). Hair fragrances are naturally more suited for women due to hair length, but the scents are also well wearable on the skin and last much better than one might think. Since alcohol tends to damage hair, these fragrances are alcohol-free.

The MSRP for this hair fragrance in 50ml is €90. It’s reasonable, and you might even find some discount. It’s worth it since it performs quite well. The bottle is similar to the original and, as usual, a great series from this brand out of Dubai.
The scent is extremely close to the Extrait, probably about 90-95%. Of course, the fragrance lacks a bit of power, but if you don’t want to project a huge sillage like with the Extrait, this scent serves you well. A wonderful creamy DNA of musk, creamy mandarin, slightly floral magnolia, and well-groomed sandalwood. A typical white scent that is thoroughly well-groomed. The clean white musk note is truly a compliment-getter and impresses with its wonderful famous creaminess. Here in the hair perfume, it’s also implemented superbly and is in no way inferior to the Extrait. Differences are more in the details; in the air, it’s extremely similar, and hardly any differences are noticeable.
Performance is really successful for this type. It definitely lasts many hours (minimum 6 hours), and the sillage is quite good for everyday wear with a medium sillage. It’s always wearable and gives the wearer a wonderful clean feeling in a luxurious way.

Overall, an absolutely great alternative if you can do without the beast mode of the original. It’s definitely worth a test for everyday use.