Initio Parfums Privés

Absolute Aphrodisiac

  • Unisex
  • Eau de Parfum
  • 2016

Absolute Aphrodisiac, signed Initio Parfums Privés, is a golden and magnetic amber fragrance. It opens on orange blossom, reveals honey and amber at its heart and rests on a base of white musk, civet and vanilla.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.

  1. Opening First minutes

    Orange blossom

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Honey · Amber

  3. Base Several hours

    White musk · Civet · Vanilla

What its composition says

  • 3 materials in the base for 1 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
  • Civet: a niche material, declared by only 17 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
  • Gourmand, floral, musky and amber: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with gourmand supplying 2 of 6.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Excellent
9 h and more estimated on skin
Projection Generous
fills a room

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

Made for cool to cold weather — below 15 °C (59 °F).

Ideal occasions

  • Dates & seduction Its warm, sensual facets play the card of closeness.

Avoid if…

  • you shun warm, opulent trails, especially in summer.

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