A refreshing encounter with nature, this fougère fragrance epitomises the vitality of verdant valleys. Lively, crisp and clean, Oud Vert is a signature summer scent with an eminently relaxed composure that renders it perennial. Energetic top notes herald the arrival of zesty Mediterranean bergamot fused with Madagascan ginger and Sri Lankan cardamom. Warming geranium offers balance paired with a skin-synergistic musk that lingers with intent.
Fruity, flirty and floral, Oud Jaune is a sparkling, sunshine-infused fragrance famed for transporting the wearer to faraway shores. Exotic monoi, elegant ylang-ylang and juicy pineapple evoke a tropical aura before submitting to a resplendent heart of white florals, jasmine and orange blossom. A sumptuously deep and decadent drydown lends a sensual and long-lasting milky, vanilla and musky base to this intoxicating, warm floral perfume.
Refined, sultry sophistication in fragrance form, the dark knight of the Shades Collection evokes the super-charged adrenaline of life in the fast lane. Exhilarating and enigmatic, a masterclass in the transition of animalistic ingredients into a mesmerising complex blend of spicy florals, creamy musks and smoky-sweet resins. Oud Noir is a full-throttle fragrance full of depth yet supremely and tantalisingly elegant.
The Scoop
The concept of “sacred geometry, ” the inspiration behind Oud For Greatness, is that recurring symbols and motifs- including the sacred scent of oud- are so powerful and holy that they are imbued with these hidden connections to the world at large, transcending the material plane to align those who smell it with the vibrations of the universe. In other words, experiencing the true scent of oud is a tonic for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. With Oud For Greatness, Initio taps into that hidden source of power, delivering a vibrant, sensual, richly spicy fragrance deeply imbued with oud from beginning to end. It’s a highly concentrated blend of pure, natural agarwood oil and natural oud wood, a rich accord that melds the dark, spicy, sweet, and smoky characteristics of this precious substance into an impossibly complex elixir, both energetic and contemplative, narcotic and seductive. An additional burst of savory spice comes by way of a rich blend of saffron and nutmeg, while bright lavender pushes it towards the sexy and masculine- though make no mistake, this scent is devastatingly sexy on men and women alike. While it might seem inexact to say that a fragrance offers something for everyone, we don’t know how else to describe Oud For Greatness- we suppose a perfume this in tune with the hidden patterns of the world ought to smell this downright incredible.
Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg, Natural Oud Wood, Natural Agarwood oil, Patchouli, Muscs
*MAGNETIC BLENDS
Amplifying the power of pheromonal molecules to provoke instinct through a sublime breed of violence.
MAGNETIC BLEND 8
Burning resins give rise to smoke trails ascending
towards the heavens
Musk and incense give you the power to light
a sacred fire deep within you,
one that lasts, lasts and lasts
Sure of your powers, there is nothing more to stop you…
Main notes: Pheromone Musk, Frankincense
*MAGNETIC BLENDS
Amplifying the power of pheromonal molecules to provoke instinct through a sublime breed of violence.
MAGNETIC BLEND 7
The darkness of night surrrounds you
Musks, invisible guides, leads you inexorably towards ecstasy
Skin-on-skin heat melts the ice.
Body-to-body tension triggers thunder…
Main note: pheromone, musk
*CARNAL BLENDS
Initio that dares to engage with fantasy-fuelling
ingredients, carnal notes, committed, powerful
and distinctive couplings. Transgressive fragrances
composition with the power to awaken pleasure,
to stir physical attraction.
The tobacco/vanilla/rum/cinnamon harmony of this fragrance is spellbinding.
It tantalises the most discerning senses by playing off each of its facets – leather, animal and the woody note of vanilla – one by one. Recklessly bold… and stirring.
Deeply buried emotions and passions take over.
The fragrance lifts the veil on the unsayable.
This passionate perfume has the power to plunge its wearer into that altered state where nothing is too daring because there are no risks left
Main accord: tobacco, rhum, vanilla.
*CARNAL BLENDS
Initio that dares to engage with fantasy-fuelling
ingredients, carnal notes, committed, powerful
and distinctive couplings. Transgressive fragrances
composition with the power to awaken pleasure,
to stir physical attraction.
The tobacco/vanilla/rum/cinnamon harmony of this fragrance is spellbinding.
It tantalises the most discerning senses by playing off each of its facets – leather, animal and the woody note of vanilla – one by one. Recklessly bold… and stirring.
Deeply buried emotions and passions take over.
The fragrance lifts the veil on the unsayable.
This passionate perfume has the power to plunge its wearer into that altered state where nothing is too daring because there are no risks left
Main accord: tobacco, rhum, vanilla.
*CARNAL BLENDS
Initio that dares to engage with fantasy-fuelling
ingredients, carnal notes, committed, powerful
and distinctive couplings. Transgressive fragrances
composition with the power to awaken pleasure,
to stir physical attraction.
PSYCHEDELIC LOVE
The signature of this narcotic bomb lies in three essential ingredients: rose, hedione and heliotropin.
Beware of its creamy, powdery and floral facets, wavering between vanilla and almond!
Confronted with this diabolical indulgence, no one is safe from an olfactory obsession that can soon become a real addiction!
Main accord: bergamot, myrrh, rose, vanilla, patchouli.
Unveiling a body of lustful scent
In a magma of flesh and fiery blend of addictive vibration captivates with its heart of orange blossom and vanilla orchid the bodies succumb to arousing waves of attraction lingering in their wake, a trail of carnal dependence.
Main accord: apple blossom, orange blossom, honey, vanilla, musk.
ABSOLUTE
Rhythmical music fills the hazy light
Musk and coffee lull you into a deep trance; bodily attraction spirals out of control
The fragrance heightens the magnetism all the more, in a subtle oscillation between pleasure and desire…
Main accord: coffee, musk, vanilla.
The crowd is intoxicated by your aura
You are swathed in a divine energy of sandalwood and musk, opening the doors to chance
A bittersweet potion that clouds the mind…
Main accord: white flower, sandalwood, vanilla, musk.
PAVILLON ROUGE
Woody, oriental
As daylight starts to decline, a schooner is busy readying itself to dock. It’s distinctive lines leave no doubt to the sharpened eye of an onlooker. “This one must be a privateer…” mumble the old people assembled in the port as they gaze across at the looming warship; “he must have made a mistake, docking here!” As the wind rises there can be no more ambiguity for a Jolly Roger slams into view and whistles a Memento Mori that reminds us that life is fragile, so we must live it well. But here the skull and crossbones are emblazoned on a red flag, meaning a short but good life is better!
Sucked in by the promises of the amber and vanilla aromas of rum and whiskey, a buccaneer rushes out onto the dock and blends into the crowd for a fleeting moment of tranquility during his overnight stopover. He knows that his proud ship will be gone before dawn. Disappeared completely, leaving only a trail of exotic spices and the precious woods of the treasures that fill his holds alongside the promise he made to an elegant woman to return one day “provided God gives her life”.
A perfume of conquest and adventure, Pavillon Rouge is an ode to life. It invites conquering both day and night, without any fear and with the confidence of those who have braved death for some long-lost fortune or legendary glory.
Whisky, leather, ebony
INCIDENT DIPLOMATIQUE
Woody, aromatic
We brush by it, we risk it, without ever thinking about the consequences… Incident Diplomatique clearly possesses its share of superb provocation – bold, owned, and entirely inevitable when desire exudes from our every pore. As unexpected as it is audacious, the fragrance refuses convention and knowingly parades itself. Just as we might give into a staggering impulse too strong to resist, it declares its urges, teasing tension to the breaking point…
Vetiver, mandarine, patchouli
L ART DE LA GUERRE
Fern, aromatic
The end justifies the means. For women and men, the spirit of conquest sometimes leads us down unexpected paths. To win the most worthy of all battles – the game of seduction –, there need to be strategies, sharp tactics and the determined desire, always, to triumph. On a playing field that only men used to enjoy, L’Art de la Guerre shakes up the rules, mixing the nostalgic freshness of fern with the spicy and smoky notes of eternity.
Rhubarb, violet leaf, oakmoss
LA LITURGIE DES HEURES
Aromatic, woody, oriental
A venerable Roman chapel in the south of Italy or a monastery lost in the perfumed hills of Greece… Here, time is of no importance. There is only eternity. On the cool flagstones, worn to a satiny polish over the centuries, the Mediterranean summer’s burning caress exalts an infinite love, almost holy. Suspended in the air is a perfume of mysticism and mystery, hinting at a torrid, almost violent fever. Incense, olibanum and myrrh, immemorial aromas for entire, impetuous passion, ready for communion.
Cypress, incense, musk
Clive Christian 
EIGHT and BOB 
AMOUAGE 
Philip B. 
