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It's a long way to greatness... so they say.
According to Initio, all of their perfumes are mainly about two things: traditional perfume craftsmanship & seduction.
Initio redefines quality. This is not just some catchphrase, because when you really compare what you get for your money here, the prices of some products from Creed, Bond no.9, Byredo, Clive Christian, Jo Malone don't seem justified.
I'll come back to the packaging later.
About the scent:
Oud stands for happiness, harmony, and healing. With OFG (oud for greatness), as the name suggests, everything revolves around oud.
Real oud & natural agarwood oil. (not listed here).
In other words, the origin of oud. Infected and non-infected agarwood combined, if I understand correctly.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find out online which oud it is exactly. Someone mentioned India, but it's not officially confirmed anywhere. (edit: Aaron Terrance Hughes is a perfumer from Manchester and claims it contains no real oud, yet he admits it is the best "fake oud" he has ever smelled. Well. So not even a drop of oud. That's somewhat disappointing, but very few people like real oud, and maybe that's why the scent is so successful. Or is it just the bottle? The oud (wood) would come across as smoky, leathery, woody to some,
but it is rather "fresh" as far as you can say that about oud.
Bright, woody, dry, slightly medicinal. Hardly resinous and not in the "stable" category.
Anyone who has ever used essential oils, whether for cooking or, for example, in an aroma diffuser, will notice that the essences in OFG really feel very natural and voluminous. The scent lasts a very long time. I can perceive my scent bubble the entire time.
Until I go shower. And even after that, a quick movement can make a small hint of OFG noticeable again.
On clothing, the scent is even more beautiful, fruitier. On my skin, spicier. Or is that me? I also smell some vanilla, earthy vetiver, iso e super, ambroxan, but I'm no expert.
Despite the strength of the scent, I fortunately experience no signs of headaches, no matter how deeply I bury my nose in my elbow. Quite different from some leather accords or molecules like cashmeran. That's always a very good sign for me. Or if I understand the Initio line, they are all absolutes.
Does it smell like Baccarat? No, but maybe. I understand that the sweet saffron is now firmly associated with it. It has a similar sweetness, and I recognize this kind of similarity in the air as well as on the strip. But aside from both scents being beast mode performers and containing saffron and musk components, they actually don't have much in common. On my skin, OFG at least goes its own way. Much woodier, darker, spicier, stronger. On fabric, the impression is a bit closer.
The opening is dominated by saffron and nutmeg. Velvety floral lavender balances and calms. Alongside the bright woody oud, there comes a patchouli that gives OFG this mysterious aura. Initially, after one spray and due to the musk, I thought the sillage and longevity were somewhat overrated, but after wearing it a few times, OFG is the undisputed new beast on the shelf.
Many say online that it is sexy? I don't find the scent particularly inviting, one that you would want to snuggle up to right away.
This mystical aura reminds me of scents like, for example, Black Orchid. It smells completely different, but they would have the same colors for me. Black, purple, and gold. OFG is not repellent either; the scent definitely comes across as extraordinary and interesting.
The sweetness gives the scent enough lift, and the patchouli acts more as a support than a dominant force. The lavender smooths out all the edges of the freshly broken light wood enough so that it doesn't come across as too sharp and intrusive.
2-3 sprays should really be enough.
By the way, the sprayer is very economical. It doesn't create a wide, large mist but rather atomizes in a targeted manner and noticeably in a low dosage. It fits very well with the content, and I appreciate that this is no coincidence.
The scent progresses quite linearly after the first 15 minutes and pushes for the next 5-6 hours.
With a sweet licorice and mystical sound, it goes on with a clean heart of oud and slightly human musk until the next shower. Sufficient longevity! Very long. My bedroom still smelled after 14 hours. And my sweater in the wash infected the entire load with OFG. Crazy.
Regarding the bottle, I want to say that it looks great not just in the photo. Take a cue from this, Nasomatto Blamage!!! :)
The tactile embossed plastic plaque that surrounds the scent cracks in some places when you pick it up. That's kind of weird and annoys me.
The packaging is top-notch in design from front to back. Probably the most aesthetically pleasing perfume I have ever unboxed.
I would love to get more Initios, but I would say that you would always wear them in the same situations.
Two more scents in the Black Gold Project line will probably be released. And a Rehab in the white bottle won't stay alone for long.
This was already announced during the Atomic Rose release in Cannes 2019.
I bought the scent in a perfumery. Unbelievable six niche samples came with it + 2x skincare and a small Molton Brown shower gel. That's delicious!
I believe the lovely employee particularly enjoyed our conversation. She definitely said she was really happy that I was taking this scent and that it was a lot of fun. Me too.
I will definitely go to good perfumeries more often. Especially since I can really go, as it's only a 5-minute walk. :)
So in my case: It's a short way to greatness, and Initio was right... this perfume craftsmanship has seduced me.
Initio redefines quality. This is not just some catchphrase, because when you really compare what you get for your money here, the prices of some products from Creed, Bond no.9, Byredo, Clive Christian, Jo Malone don't seem justified.
I'll come back to the packaging later.
About the scent:
Oud stands for happiness, harmony, and healing. With OFG (oud for greatness), as the name suggests, everything revolves around oud.
Real oud & natural agarwood oil. (not listed here).
In other words, the origin of oud. Infected and non-infected agarwood combined, if I understand correctly.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find out online which oud it is exactly. Someone mentioned India, but it's not officially confirmed anywhere. (edit: Aaron Terrance Hughes is a perfumer from Manchester and claims it contains no real oud, yet he admits it is the best "fake oud" he has ever smelled. Well. So not even a drop of oud. That's somewhat disappointing, but very few people like real oud, and maybe that's why the scent is so successful. Or is it just the bottle? The oud (wood) would come across as smoky, leathery, woody to some,
but it is rather "fresh" as far as you can say that about oud.
Bright, woody, dry, slightly medicinal. Hardly resinous and not in the "stable" category.
Anyone who has ever used essential oils, whether for cooking or, for example, in an aroma diffuser, will notice that the essences in OFG really feel very natural and voluminous. The scent lasts a very long time. I can perceive my scent bubble the entire time.
Until I go shower. And even after that, a quick movement can make a small hint of OFG noticeable again.
On clothing, the scent is even more beautiful, fruitier. On my skin, spicier. Or is that me? I also smell some vanilla, earthy vetiver, iso e super, ambroxan, but I'm no expert.
Despite the strength of the scent, I fortunately experience no signs of headaches, no matter how deeply I bury my nose in my elbow. Quite different from some leather accords or molecules like cashmeran. That's always a very good sign for me. Or if I understand the Initio line, they are all absolutes.
Does it smell like Baccarat? No, but maybe. I understand that the sweet saffron is now firmly associated with it. It has a similar sweetness, and I recognize this kind of similarity in the air as well as on the strip. But aside from both scents being beast mode performers and containing saffron and musk components, they actually don't have much in common. On my skin, OFG at least goes its own way. Much woodier, darker, spicier, stronger. On fabric, the impression is a bit closer.
The opening is dominated by saffron and nutmeg. Velvety floral lavender balances and calms. Alongside the bright woody oud, there comes a patchouli that gives OFG this mysterious aura. Initially, after one spray and due to the musk, I thought the sillage and longevity were somewhat overrated, but after wearing it a few times, OFG is the undisputed new beast on the shelf.
Many say online that it is sexy? I don't find the scent particularly inviting, one that you would want to snuggle up to right away.
This mystical aura reminds me of scents like, for example, Black Orchid. It smells completely different, but they would have the same colors for me. Black, purple, and gold. OFG is not repellent either; the scent definitely comes across as extraordinary and interesting.
The sweetness gives the scent enough lift, and the patchouli acts more as a support than a dominant force. The lavender smooths out all the edges of the freshly broken light wood enough so that it doesn't come across as too sharp and intrusive.
2-3 sprays should really be enough.
By the way, the sprayer is very economical. It doesn't create a wide, large mist but rather atomizes in a targeted manner and noticeably in a low dosage. It fits very well with the content, and I appreciate that this is no coincidence.
The scent progresses quite linearly after the first 15 minutes and pushes for the next 5-6 hours.
With a sweet licorice and mystical sound, it goes on with a clean heart of oud and slightly human musk until the next shower. Sufficient longevity! Very long. My bedroom still smelled after 14 hours. And my sweater in the wash infected the entire load with OFG. Crazy.
Regarding the bottle, I want to say that it looks great not just in the photo. Take a cue from this, Nasomatto Blamage!!! :)
The tactile embossed plastic plaque that surrounds the scent cracks in some places when you pick it up. That's kind of weird and annoys me.
The packaging is top-notch in design from front to back. Probably the most aesthetically pleasing perfume I have ever unboxed.
I would love to get more Initios, but I would say that you would always wear them in the same situations.
Two more scents in the Black Gold Project line will probably be released. And a Rehab in the white bottle won't stay alone for long.
This was already announced during the Atomic Rose release in Cannes 2019.
I bought the scent in a perfumery. Unbelievable six niche samples came with it + 2x skincare and a small Molton Brown shower gel. That's delicious!
I believe the lovely employee particularly enjoyed our conversation. She definitely said she was really happy that I was taking this scent and that it was a lot of fun. Me too.
I will definitely go to good perfumeries more often. Especially since I can really go, as it's only a 5-minute walk. :)
So in my case: It's a short way to greatness, and Initio was right... this perfume craftsmanship has seduced me.
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DarkWinterCS 5 years ago
Yes, the comment is really spot on. A wonderful and exquisite fragrance.
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