PSYCHEDELIC LOVE

Psychedelic Love is the most sensual fragrance in the Carnal Blends line by Initio Parfums Privés: a unisex Eau de Parfum that blends bergamot and Bulgarian rose with a heart of ylang ylang and heliotrope, over a creamy base of myrrh, vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood.

The Fragrance

Psychedelic Love is part of the Carnal Blends line, the collection in which Initio explores attraction through "carnal" accords and a high dosage of Hedione, the molecule that acts on the brain's pathways of pleasure and libido. The brand describes it as a transgressive reference to euphoria, where rose and heliotrope intertwine in a tender and forbidden way, creating an infinite fascination in which time seems to dilate and the boundaries between body and mind blur. The result is a creamy, powdery gourmand floral, able to alternate sweetness and sensuality with great ease.

How It Evolves on Skin

On opening, Psychedelic Love unfolds with a luminous bergamot, immediately softened by a touch of ylang ylang. As the minutes pass, Bulgarian rose takes center stage, wrapped in the warm powderiness of heliotrope and the discreet presence of hedione, which gives the skin an almost magnetic trail. In the following hours, the fragrance settles onto a soft base of myrrh and vanilla, enriched by patchouli and sandalwood, for a warm, creamy and slightly resinous finish that lingers close to the body.

Who We Recommend Psychedelic Love To

Psychedelic Love is designed for those who love gourmand florals with character, able to be sweet without becoming cloying and sensual without being excessive. It's a fragrance to dose with care, since its projection in the first hour is significant: perfect for those seeking a scent that leaves a mark, to wear on occasions when you want to be remembered.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Psychedelic Love wins us over with its ability to be sweet and magnetic at the same time, a rare balance between gourmand and sensual made possible by the skillful use of hedione. In our boutique it's a fragrance often chosen by those looking for an unconventional floral, far from classic sugary perfumes, with a distinctive and enveloping signature.

Similar Fragrances

• Also by Initio and also built around hedione, Atomic Rose shares with Psychedelic Love bergamot and Bulgarian rose, but takes them into a more explosive and spicy register, with pink pepper, Egyptian jasmine and Madagascar vanilla in place of the gourmand component.
• For those seeking an equally indulgent but spicier rose, Rosa Vaniglia by Cave shares with Psychedelic Love the accord of rose, hedione and vanilla, developing it however on a more amber and woody base of oud and musk.
• Also from the Carnal Blends collection, Absolute Aphrodisiac shares with Psychedelic Love the vanilla and the sensual soul of the line, but develops it in a more animalic and amber direction, with musk and castoreum in place of the floral heart.

FAQ

What is hedione and why is it so central to Psychedelic Love?
Hedione is an aromatic molecule with a neuroactive effect, used by the brand in high doses because it acts on the brain pathways linked to pleasure and libido: it's the ingredient that makes Psychedelic Love's trail magnetic and enveloping, beyond simple olfactory perception.

Is Psychedelic Love a fragrance for her, for him, or for both?
It's explicitly unisex: the gourmand floral structure over a base of myrrh, vanilla and patchouli is designed to be worn by anyone seeking a sensual, enveloping fragrance, without gender distinctions.

How much does Psychedelic Love project and how long does it last?
Reviews agree on a significant projection in the first hour, which then settles into a more intimate, lasting trail; longevity is good, with several hours of presence on the skin, so it's best applied with a light touch.

Product Information

Brand

Initio Parfums Privés

Name

Psychedelic Love

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

90 ml

Fragrance Family

Floral Gourmand

Launch Year

2017

Made in

France