Lift Me Up

First Impressions (in 90 degree heat): The opening is bright, fresh and clean. The bergamot is very uplifting. My immediate thought was ‘this would be a perfect summertime fresh musky scent.’ After about 20 minutes the opening faded and transitioned to magnolia and ylang ylang. It still smelled clean, but like a beachy, tropical version of clean. After the opening and early mid, Lift Me Up gets significantly sweeter. Ylang ylang becomes more prominent and has a creamy (very short lived) banana-esque smell. Vanilla and roasted tonka are super gourmand in the base and have a thick, lactonic, custard quality. The vanilla custard dry down is still going strong 8 hours later. It almost makes me think of using a very strong vanilla cupcake scented body lotion and spraying TF Eau de Soleil Blanc on top. To me this is not similar to Blanche Bete, which smells strongly of coconut, but isn’t tropical. Lift Me Up is a tropical vanilla with no coconut. The dry down is like a much more wearable Ylang in Gold. After doing full wears with a decant: the opening seems to transition more quickly- sometimes it goes immediately into Ylang/Vanilla. I no longer notice any banana quality to the Ylang. Purchased for full retail with no regrets.

I chose this as one of my complimentary 10ml "samples" (very generous compared to a typical sample) with my first order from Initio - just got it with my full bottle of Musk Therapy. I love them both! Lift Me Up is definitely floral to my nose - the magnolia is prominent but not overwhelming or heavy. The musk/vanilla/tonka gives it a soft sweetness that manages NOT to lean too far into the syrupy vanilla gourmands that I don't care for. (For reference, I love Eau Duelle by Diptyque, and it's one of the few vanillas I own and wear.) I totally get the summery, beachy references, but I don't detect coconut; rather, it's a warm, creamy floral. Perhaps it's not extraordinary or unique, but it is well-balanced, easy to wear, and delicious! To me it's neither screechy nor loud which I appreciate, yet it's THERE and does seem to last for several hours. I struggle to find perfumes that are light and airy and yet have some longevity, and this seems to fit that bill for me. Will keep trying for a few days but this may be my Summer 2026 scent!

I didn’t expect this to be this addictive. On my skin, Lift Me Up is not citrusy at all — it opens creamy, almost milky, with a soft floral nuance that feels like magnolia and warm skin rather than a classic “fresh” perfume. The magic happens in the drydown. It becomes a clean, musky, slightly sweet skin scent — but elevated. Not shampoo-clean, not sunscreen, not gourmand... something in between. Like expensive body care, but with depth and character. What I love most is how it projects: it doesn’t scream, but it pulls people in. It’s the kind of scent that gets noticed up close — subtle but very addictive. It feels feminine, modern and effortlessly sexy. Not in an obvious way, but in a “what is that smell?” way. On me, longevity is impressive for this type of scent — it lingers on the skin even after showering. Perfect for summer evenings, warm skin, and moments where you want to smell clean but unforgettable.

This fragrance is so great I had to buy it the second i smelled it. It is decently versatile and imo it can be easily worn all year round. It lasts me all day if I had to estimate about 8-10 hours and projects the whole time without being too strong. It projects about a few feet and will not choke anyone out but people will smell you. The only problem I have with it is the price, about 450 dollars is a bit much but is worth it if you have the money. It smells a bit feminine at the 1st spray which personally doesn't bother me but dries down to be a lot more unisex. Smell wise it smells like orange blossom, vanilla and musk with some florals and reminds me of pdm Altair ln the dry down and Kilian Love Don't me shy at first spray which are 2 great fragrances and its different enough where if you have both of those getting this one is still worth it. 10/10 performance, 10/10 longevity and 9.5/10 smell.

This is such an amazing surprise. It was love at first sniff. This is now my favorite from the Initio lineup. It is feminity in a bottle. I do not gravitate to florals but the opening of magnolia and bergamot is just bright creamy and uplifting. The Tonka brings a cozy creamy constancy throughout and brings an elevated note - not a cloying sweetness alongside the vanilla. I have been using this everyday and already bought a backup. It stands on its own and also layers well with just about everything. Although I know I go nose blind to it after an hour I am positive it is still going strong because I have been getting compliments from everyone everywhere I go. If you think it’s weak I hereto say it is not. This is the perfect floral creamy vanilla for those who dislike heavy florals. It is creeping in the gourmand territory and is dabbing its toes. It’s perfect and now my signature scent.

This one took me by surprise! I received a sample with another purchase and ignored it for a while thinking "oh another vanilla". Then I sprayed it on my skin and I was in heaven. It's so perfectly blended and creates the most divine sillage. The vanilla is a supporting character here and Ylang and Magnolia turn it into something special. Tonka beans give it coziness and depth. I went through the sample in a couple of days and just couldn't stop thinking about it. I wore it out running errands and received multiple compliments. This smells expensive and I do feel uplifted when I wear it. It's also PERFECT for layering with a range of scents. I found it for an excellent price and have barely stopped wearing it since. 10/10 it also lasts all day! I'm in Australia so it is winter right now and it is gorgeous to wear for the solar feel. Highly recommend

I got a sample of this in, and I am absolutely in love!😍 this is such a happy citrus musky vanilla sunshine in a bottle🙌🏻 When I smell it, I instantly think of being at the beach on a bright sunny day. The most important person in my life is coming out of the ocean and embracing me in a big hug🤗 I thought this would be similar to musk therapy because that also has a lot of musk and Bergamot but that perfume is more creamy thick clean cloud musk and Lift Me Up is definitely more of a skin musk in my opinion. It reminds me most of La nuit tresor nude and coconut sun. However coconut sun is more fresh and leaning in sunscreen territory and La Nuit Tresor nude is more creamy and has a rose note. BUT they both have that very happy citrus vanilla sunshine in a bottle quality just like this perfume and I can’t get enough of it!😍☀️

This has quickly become one of my favorite fragrances. It has a luxurious, creamy feel. The floral and citrus notes combine with the vanilla and tonka to create a tropical vibe. The ylang-ylang is very subdued for me - there are no indolic floral notes. This is calming and addictive. I don’t get much evolution from this fragrance - the initial few minutes is exactly what you get in the drydown. I didn’t get to try this on skin before I bought a full bottle (just on a strip), so I didn’t know how it’d perform. After testing it once it arrived, it’s still going strong and projecting 1-2 feet 14 hours later, so I get great performance. This is signature scent worthy and can easily be worn all year round despite its beachy aspects. I love it!! Edit: this was still on my skin over 24 hours later. it's eternal

Lift Me Up feels like a beautiful midpoint between Carolina Herrera Cedar Chic, Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc Blanc and Blanche Bete. It carries the airy polished woods and refined softness of Cedar Chic, blended with the fluffy clean white musk aura of Pure Musc Blanc and the lactonic notes of Blanche Bete. The result is a scent that feels effortlessly upscale, smooth, and luminous. What makes Lift Me Up different is the creamy solar warmth running through it — giving the fragrance a sunlit, almost velvety glow without losing that elegant airy texture. It smells like soft clean musk wrapped in creamy light rather than a heavy gourmand or dense floral, thus the similarity to Blanche Bete. The overall effect is luxurious, breezy, comforting, and very modern. My new favorite from Initio!

The fragrance truly transports you to warm spring and summer days, when the skin is kissed by the sun, warmed by its rays, and wrapped in a beautiful, luxurious body cream. There is a gentle creaminess in the scent very delicate, soft, and comforting. It feels smooth, sunny, and enveloping, creating a sense of warmth and comfort. There is a touch of light freshness and a subtle skin-like sweetness, but everything is perfectly balanced and never overwhelming. The fragrance seems to melt into the skin, leaving behind a warm and tender trail. Overall, it is a very feminine, calm, and cozy scent, associated with sunshine, lightness, and a joyful summer mood. A perfect companion for warm weather and for those moments when you want to feel especially comfortable and beautiful.

She is my signature scent. This is the epitome of a beautiful, clean , floral, sweet and creamy perfume. I have been in the hunt for a perfume that captures all of these traits and almost cried when I smelled it. You can smell every note that is listed, but yet all of them being well balanced with one another. Musk therapy was my signature scent and Lift me up dethroned that excellent and beautiful perfume . I am a nurse and have never received so may compliments by so many of my patients . This is definitely such a femenine scent that is such an easy grab and ca be used all year long . Thank you Initio for creating a memory for me that focuses on happiness and tranquility. That is exactly what I strive to embody and Lift me up describes me perfectly .

Just received this. It has that signature Initio touch that all the Initio white bottles have. I can't explain it but they all have a certain similar something. I can definitely pick up the tonka bean, vanilla and musk. The tonka bean smells toasted somehow. The florals are only in the opening. I was initially worried about the magnolia but it's not too "white floral-y" if that makes any sense (not too thick or creamy). The bergamot is light and doesn't last beyond the opening as well. Overall, I do love this but not at the level I love Paragon and Musk Therapy. I am planning to layer this with Mind Games Queening - I find them to be somewhat similar.

I have been using this every day the last couple of weeks, and every time I have worn another perfume I'm sad I did't put on this instead. It's sort of like when you have decided on a man you want to marry... I'm not really sure why I like this as much, I tend to prefer somewhat more fresh scents, this is quite sweet, but so gentle, tender and super enjoyable. It dosent nessesaraly lift me up, but it grounds me and calm me down. It's beautiful. But I'm also a bit sad, I love perfume, have many and like to alternate between seasons and moods. Maybe its just a fase, but for now this is the one and only, something I've never experienced before.

Sweet vanilla, creamy florals, powdery musk, warm tonka. This smells so beautiful. It is an airy and feminine magnolia fragrance with a gourmand vanilla dry down that is light enough for warm weather wear. I personally do not get much of the ylang ylang or the bergamot. This is definitely a compliment getter. This lasts about 5 hours on skin and all day on clothes. I have really been enjoying layering this with “santal calling” in the evening to give this a little more depth and to play up the creaminess in the magnolia. I have also been loving it layered with “sand and skin” to lean into its tropical notes for summer.

Perfect blend of cozy and bright. I get the summer vibes they were going for, but it's also so warm and cozy. Bright magnolia in the opening and powdery warm tonka and vanilla in the dry down. On me it sits pretty close to the skin but it still there after 12 hours smelling the same as after two. It reminds me a bit of Diptyques papier but without the strong rice accord. I sprayed gucci flora gorgeous magnolia next to it to compare the magnolia sent and they go beautifully together. Will definitely be layering those two for fun again .

As soon as I understood what vibe it's supposed to give off I started loving it. Even if there is no coconut in the notes, it is a coconut milk-y vanilla fragrance. It's not just sweet niche perfumery vanilla like Gentle fluidity. Also it is a beast of a fragrance in my experience. It stays until you scrub it off. I would say you can overdo it for sure. But I recommend pairing it with something like Cheirosa 39 or any coconut body spray. It is like an expensive holiday beach promenade walk in a white dress🍦

This begs to be worn in warm weather: 70s and above. It blooms in heat- angelic florals, and a rich, creamy custard vanilla. It’s such a perfect girly, happy, beach goddess type of fragrance. On my skin it never veers into tropical florals or sunscreen territory- just bright, vacation, vanilla clean. A montage of sunshine, palm trees, driving a convertible; the Lyrah cover of Everywhere and more Indie synth pop plays in the background. It really does ‘Lift Me Up’ every time I wear it.

I’ve been using it for about a month now. It reminds me of a softer, more wearable, and slightly fresher take on Hypnotic Poison EDT—still very much a warm, ambery feminine scent at its core. That said, it leans more toward a polished designer profile rather than something truly niche or distinctive. I wouldn’t necessarily call it unique or exceptional. However, it’s undeniably pleasing and uplifting—a safe, reliable fragrance that consistently puts me in a good mood.

I own rehab and musk therapy and I have to say that THIS is my favorite. The only way I can describe it is that it feels like a hug in the soft spring sun. There is something snuggly about this that shines in the dry down.. Amazing warm sweet comfort but not in a heavy way.. This is uplifting as the name says and a feel good perfume.. Unisex and absolutely addictive. After 5 minutes it shines and lasts on your clothes for days. Skin for about 10 hours. Amazing gem.

I usually gravitate towards heavy, woody, leather, complex scents. I have been wanting a summery day to night fragrance that isn’t putrid floral or obnoxiously sweet/bright. This scent nails it. I can’t stop smelling myself, it makes me feel like I’m glowing with the fragrance. 11/10 perfection for my chemistry. I bought the 1.6oz bc honestly I can’t remember finishing a bottle of perfume. So price point for luxury brand/ingredients felt reasonable.