04/04/2025

Omnipotato
316 Reviews

Omnipotato
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3
If Initio made Layton
Like many others, I can see the similarities between Symphonie and Layton. But it is stripped down a bit and made softer, muskier, more unisex. The "apple pie" accord is gone, and not really replaced with anything. The menthol-y vibe in Layton that people often compare to Vick's VapoRub is also toned down significantly. The bergamot and lavender opening is soft and quiet, kind of like in Rehab. The note that Symphonie is centered around is the cardamom, though, and that spice opens up pretty early on in the development. But it is not harsh and sharp, but the amber and vanilla smooth it out and make it creamy. I could easily see this as a white-bottle Initio fragrance, like if Initio made Layton. Maybe not the most original, but it is a great scent that I think folks who dislike the synthetic apple and menthol of Layton but enjoy the rest of the experience will really appreciate.