POWER SELF

Power Self is Initio Parfums Privés' latest fragrance, launched in 2025: a unisex Extrait de Parfum that continues the maison's "neuroscent" philosophy, designed to accompany those seeking balance, confidence and inner strength through a floral-woody composition built on white rose, osmanthus and ambrox.

The Fragrance

Power Self opens with a spiced hint of pink pepper and white flowers, gently introducing a luminous heart of white rose, osmanthus and magnolia. The base, soft and enveloping, is built on ambrox, musk and cedarwood: a composition designed to act on olfactory perception in an almost therapeutic way, promoting a sense of calm and confidence in those who wear it.

How It Evolves on Skin

In the first minutes Power Self appears fresh and lightly peppery, before giving way to a creamy, luminous white floral heart where osmanthus and magnolia intertwine with white rose. As the hours pass, the fragrance dries down into a soft, velvety amber-woody base that lingers on skin while keeping a discreet, never overwhelming projection.

Who We Recommend Power Self To

Power Self is designed for those who love clean, well-balanced floral-woody fragrances that convey confidence without ever feeling excessive. It's a versatile choice for everyday wear, appreciated both by those who love distinctive fragrances built on white notes and by those seeking a scent that reflects a moment of personal growth or renewed balance.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Power Self confirms Initio's ability to tell emotional stories through conceptual compositions without ever sacrificing wearability. It's a fragrance we know is appreciated by those who, in our boutique, look for something refined yet understated: a scent that accompanies rather than announces.

Similar Fragrances

• Part of the same Hedonist Collection, Rehab leaves the florals behind for an aromatic fougère of bergamot, black pepper and tobacco, drying down to vetiver and patchouli: a darker, more introspective register than Power Self's brightness.
• Also from the Hedonist Collection, Paragon builds a resinous spirituality from white sage, palo santo and agarwood: less luminous and more ceremonial than Power Self's clean floral-woody profile.
• For the same neuroscent philosophy with a sweeter soul, Psychedelic Love offers a gourmand, vanilla-rich structure that sits at the opposite end from Power Self's freshness.

FAQ

What is the neuroscent technology Initio uses in Power Self?
It's an approach to perfumery that selects raw materials and accords based on their perceived effect on mood, in this case to convey a sense of strength and inner calm.

How does Power Self differ from other fragrances in the Hedonist Collection, like Rehab and Paragon?
While sharing the same collection and neuroscent philosophy with Rehab and Paragon, Power Self stands out for its clean, luminous floral-woody profile, gentler than Rehab's aromatic fougère and less resinous-spiritual than Paragon.

How long does Power Self last on skin?
As an Extrait de Parfum, longevity is medium-high, lasting several hours; the sillage remains discreet and is most noticeable at close range.

Product Information

Brand

Initio Parfums Privés

Name

Power Self

Concentration

Extrait de Parfum

Size

90 ml

Olfactory Family

Floral-Woody

Launch Year

2025

Made in

France