Initio Parfums Psychedelic Love EDP
Description
Psychedelic Love is Initio Parfums Privés' creamy, powdery shapeshifter — a heliotrope-and-rose floral that wavers between vanilla, almond and soft powder. Launched in 2017, it's one of the house's most sophisticated and addictive creations: it opens sugary, then unfolds into a powdery sweet floral with real depth. Reviewers call it a fragrance that becomes “utterly unrecognizable” after the first half hour — a true evolving scent rather than a linear one.
Scent Character
- Floral — 43%
- Fresh — 29%
- Smoky/Resinous — 14%
- Woody — 14%
Translation: a floral-forward composition — Bulgarian rose and heliotrope at the center, brightened by bergamot and softened by myrrh and creamy sandalwood. Powdery and romantic.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Ylang Ylang, Bergamot
Heart: Heliotrope, Hedione, Bulgarian Rose
Base: Sandalwood, Myrrh
Performance
- Longevity: Above-average — most wearers report roughly 6–8 hours, with the powdery heliotrope-myrrh drydown lingering longest.
- Sillage: Moderate and close-to-skin — strong in the opening, then settles into an intimate aura.
- Projection: Noticeable for the first hour or two (1–2 ft), then relaxes to arm's-length.
Best Occasions & Season
- Season: Spring, Fall and Winter — the powdery floral suits cooler and transitional weather.
- Occasion: Leisure and relaxed everyday wear — a comforting, romantic skin scent.
- Gender: Unisex.
- Skip for: Hot summer days — the powdery sweetness can feel heavy in heat.
Concentration & Provenance
Eau de Parfum
House: Initio Parfums Privés (Paris, France)
Released: 2017
Current Availability
The 90ml retail bottle is currently out of stock. Good news — sample sizes are still available, so you can enjoy Psychedelic Love now or test it ahead of a full-bottle restock. See the in-stock options below.
Try Before You Commit
This is an evolving, shapeshifting floral — ideal to sample first. In-stock sizes include a 1mL Sample ($6.99), a 5mL Sample ($29.99) and a 10mL Sample ($53.99), so you can experience the full transformation on skin before the bottle returns.
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every order ships genuine and as-described. We've fulfilled 200,000+ orders with a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, free US shipping on orders $100+, and hassle-free returns.
FAQ
What does Psychedelic Love smell like? A creamy, powdery floral built on heliotrope and Bulgarian rose, with hints of vanilla and almond. It opens sweet and evolves into a sophisticated powdery-floral drydown.
Is it men's or women's? It's unisex — a romantic, powdery floral that suits anyone drawn to creamy, soft-sweet scents.
How long does it last? Above-average performance — commonly 6–8 hours, with the powdery drydown lingering longest.
Why is the bottle out of stock? The 90ml retail bottle is temporarily sold out. Sample sizes (1mL, 5mL, 10mL) remain in stock so you don't have to wait to try it.
Original: $6.99
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Description
Description
Psychedelic Love is Initio Parfums Privés' creamy, powdery shapeshifter — a heliotrope-and-rose floral that wavers between vanilla, almond and soft powder. Launched in 2017, it's one of the house's most sophisticated and addictive creations: it opens sugary, then unfolds into a powdery sweet floral with real depth. Reviewers call it a fragrance that becomes “utterly unrecognizable” after the first half hour — a true evolving scent rather than a linear one.
Scent Character
- Floral — 43%
- Fresh — 29%
- Smoky/Resinous — 14%
- Woody — 14%
Translation: a floral-forward composition — Bulgarian rose and heliotrope at the center, brightened by bergamot and softened by myrrh and creamy sandalwood. Powdery and romantic.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Ylang Ylang, Bergamot
Heart: Heliotrope, Hedione, Bulgarian Rose
Base: Sandalwood, Myrrh
Performance
- Longevity: Above-average — most wearers report roughly 6–8 hours, with the powdery heliotrope-myrrh drydown lingering longest.
- Sillage: Moderate and close-to-skin — strong in the opening, then settles into an intimate aura.
- Projection: Noticeable for the first hour or two (1–2 ft), then relaxes to arm's-length.
Best Occasions & Season
- Season: Spring, Fall and Winter — the powdery floral suits cooler and transitional weather.
- Occasion: Leisure and relaxed everyday wear — a comforting, romantic skin scent.
- Gender: Unisex.
- Skip for: Hot summer days — the powdery sweetness can feel heavy in heat.
Concentration & Provenance
Eau de Parfum
House: Initio Parfums Privés (Paris, France)
Released: 2017
Current Availability
The 90ml retail bottle is currently out of stock. Good news — sample sizes are still available, so you can enjoy Psychedelic Love now or test it ahead of a full-bottle restock. See the in-stock options below.
Try Before You Commit
This is an evolving, shapeshifting floral — ideal to sample first. In-stock sizes include a 1mL Sample ($6.99), a 5mL Sample ($29.99) and a 10mL Sample ($53.99), so you can experience the full transformation on skin before the bottle returns.
100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors
Every order ships genuine and as-described. We've fulfilled 200,000+ orders with a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, free US shipping on orders $100+, and hassle-free returns.
FAQ
What does Psychedelic Love smell like? A creamy, powdery floral built on heliotrope and Bulgarian rose, with hints of vanilla and almond. It opens sweet and evolves into a sophisticated powdery-floral drydown.
Is it men's or women's? It's unisex — a romantic, powdery floral that suits anyone drawn to creamy, soft-sweet scents.
How long does it last? Above-average performance — commonly 6–8 hours, with the powdery drydown lingering longest.
Why is the bottle out of stock? The 90ml retail bottle is temporarily sold out. Sample sizes (1mL, 5mL, 10mL) remain in stock so you don't have to wait to try it.
