Well, dear ones, what can I say? I always thought that Dior and their bestseller "FÈVE DÉLICIEUSE" had hit the bull's eye with me. Wrong!
After testing this scent, I'm converted. These fragrances are both on a very high level - but the clear winner at this point is the house Initio. It is so comfortably warm, surrounds you like a warm veil - definitely invites you into the personal sphere of a person, invites you to come closer. The wearer clearly pulls the strings and determines the game. I can also imagine this fragrance very well on a man. I don't know if I could control myself at this point. Definitely worth a temptation! :)
I will test now also absolutely the other smells of this house :)
...would probably smell like Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Do any of you share my childhood memory of flavored diddle leaves that smelled so delightfully like synthetic strawberry? Absolute Aphrodisiac by Initio can actually be imagined exactly like that. So it's a mystery to me how it's possible to implement something so sweet in such a subtle way in such a deep, dark and mystical way - without turning a single fluffy hair of its childlike charm. Rather, the "Diddlblatt note" is lifted in a triune sense - on the one hand postponed (preserved for later), on the other revised and finally lifted up; reinterpreted. All of this, however, somehow evolves simultaneously. Despite the amber, AA's olfactory impression is anything but warm, rather soft, supple, almost fluffy and above all intimate, yet never too familiar. Also, extremely erotic, but without showing a pungent moment. A mystery that makes you crave less for answers, but rather enjoy its abundance of secrets.
With such a name the interest of the inclined perfume lover is almost inevitably aroused. Since I am also a big fan of sweet fragrances and also the vanilla can win so much, had absolutely a bottling her.
What surprised me at the very first test was that this fragrance - unlike what you would expect from Initio and its name - comes across as rather monothematic. For me Absolute Aphrodiasac remains a vanilla scent from beginning to end. The Bibergeil (which caused me some concern before) proves to be harmless and only adds a discreet animal note to the top note of the fragrance. Also the white flowers can be guessed at most.
Thus the vanilla always remains in the lead in the further process, although in the opening hour the leather also flashes out again and again shyly, before it then completely disappears. The dominant vanilla is a smooth, feather-soft and at no time scratchy feel-good vanilla, which gets rid of its initial animal note, but rather tame and cuddly innocent than seductive. Even the musk, which gradually reveals itself, no longer lends a dramatic twist to this pleasantly sweet overall constellation.
As far as the cotton candy mentioned many times here is concerned, yes, I too can recognise it, although for me the association of a velvety plush vanilla bed remains clearly more concise.
So is this - as the name implies - the unbridled seducer whose attraction one (or woman) succumbs to without resistance? I don't think so. What you get with Absolute Aphrodiasac, however, is an inviting, gently attracting vanilla scent that invites you to snuggle up and makes you want to spend nice and cosy hours together, especially in dirty weather.
Initios Absolute Aphrodisiac stands from the public perception unfortunately behind the usual suspects of the brand. Side Effect, Oud for Greatness, or Musk Therapy are felt on everyone's lips and no one is interested in the Absolute Aphrodisiac.
But more than unjustly for my taste.
Because what Initio has brewed here is truly aphrodisiac. Both for carriers, as well as his immediate environment.
Absolute Aphrodisiac starts delicately, warmly, soothingly. Everything this beguiling brew gives off screams passion, security and love.
Like an initial relationship, where you notice at the counterpart already at the first meeting;
wow,there is more...
It floats already at the beginning passion and attachment with. After a short time, the infatuation becomes an intimate and intense partnership. Security, safety but also a certain erotic tension prevails between both partners.
And exactly THAT also applies to the wonderful perfume from the house Initio.
Absolutely Aphrodisiac pulls me already after a short time and the opening in its spell! After about 1 hour it happens namely; the wonderfully designed vanilla, with rough edges, not Perfect and slightly "dirty", begins to pull me as a carrier in her spell. As in a partnership, one loves his counterpart also, or just because of it. Because of these edges!
It is LOVE.
And love is also this fragrance for me.
After initial, slightly sweet, very slightly fresh and floral prelude unfolds a warmth that is unmistakable: vanilla, musk (a light skin accord) and a slight Boozyness, result in an aura that envelops and surrounds me. Through the castoreum (castoneum), this great combo is underlined, supported and thereby results in an irresistible fragrance cloud, which I can not escape!
Each person who enters my comfort zone and approaches at arm's length, will perceive this aura and be beguiled by it, just like me as a carrier.
After about 2 hours of getting to know each other and passion in the opening, Absolut Aphrodisiac becomes a little denser more profound just like a relationship. It becomes love.
And this love in the form of molecules, remains for the next 7 to 8 hours (on me) skin perceptible and will accompany you. The slight sweetness remains. The fragrance becomes warmer and the amber-vanilla mixture becomes denser and fuller.
The vanilla is slightly reminiscent of Guerlain's Spiriteuse Doubles Vanille. Yes. However, the Initio Vanille has the more exciting, deeper or darker touch for me.
Even if you have the feeling you are alone, a quick sniff on you is enough and you know immediately: you have not left me. I am not alone. You accompany me even if I do not pay attention to you.
Because it is love!
PS: Can be used as a lure for both sexes. But be careful, you will most likely never get rid of the person!
On my skin good projection about 2 hours, then skin tight. Sillage: the scent leaves the room together with the wearer. Durability about 7 to 9 hours on me. Funnily enough, on the fragrance strip or jacket after days still perceptible.
Let's continue with a review of an Initio fragrance. This brand is brilliant in my opinion and I already have 6 fragrances in my collection. The fragrances I have not yet tested will definitely be tested. If you like pleasing fragrances and like to receive compliments, this is the right brand for you. This Absolute Aphrodisiac is definitely one of them. The name says it all and it is definitely an aphrodisiac due to its dirty vanilla, castoreum and musk. It's a fragrance that hovers a little under the radar and deserves a little more attention. It doesn't come off too badly, but it is already overshadowed by other Initio's and fragrances from other brands. Anyone who likes/loves vanilla should have this one on their list and should have tried it before.
As always, the packaging and bottle are fantastic at Initio: you get a beautiful 90ml bottle in a beautiful box, beautifully decorated. The price is not cheap, but in some stores you can get these beautiful fragrances at an acceptable and fair price for this quality. I can recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality vanilla fragrance with sex appeal.
Does this fragrance live up to its name? I think so. This vanilla note is not sticky or like vanilla pudding like in so many fragrances. This vanilla smells more like classy bourbon vanilla tinged with wicked musk and castoreum. Yes, there is a bit of dirty animalism here. But you shouldn't be put off because this beautiful noble vanilla in combination with these notes smells very classy and sexy. There is also a nice big amber charge here. It is similarly sexy to Gaultier², which also contains vanilla-amber-musk. However, they are not very similar, as the vanilla is more clearly recognizable and the castoreum also comes across very well. But for me, it is one of the best and most beautiful vanillas on the market. Especially when it comes to sex appeal, this vanilla is right at the top. The fragrance description here is limited, as this fragrance has hardly any progression and is therefore rightly not divided into a head/heart base. It naturally becomes a little softer towards the end, but this beautiful sexy vanilla DNA is always present. A well-rounded fragrance from front to back and a great balance of great vanilla, pleasant spice and wicked musk and castoreum.
The performance is also perfect. Not too much sillage, which makes this fragrance suitable for many situations. However, this sillage is not close to the skin. In a good bubble, this fragrance radiates quite well, but is also not atomic like many other vanilla bangers. The longevity should also be in the double digits.
Overall, a great sexy vanilla fragrance, if not THE one. Worth a test for vanilla lovers, whether male or female.
It would also be perfect for Christmas. In conclusion, I would like to wish all perfumers a Merry Christmas and a relaxing holiday season.
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