Power Self

I truly hate the name of this. It sounds like what a transformer autobot or robot would say after it is powered on lol. Would've preferred "Power to Self" which makes more sense, but this is a beautiful scent. Initio was smart to create a different clean, creamy, fully musky scent on the other end of the spectrum. The more floral end, rather than the more soapy like in Initio Musk Therapy although it has floral notes and obvious osmanthus peachy touches. Both do share that creamy texture the musk sits on, from magnolia and possibly sandalwood. Comparing to PDM Delina La Rosee, it does smell similar smelling from the bottle, but ultimately PDM is more aquatic, pink peony/rose, and fruity. On my skin, Power Self is more musk and pink pepper for most of the wear. The rose in it is clean and pink, but the ambroxan combined with the white flowers really neutralize the rose from being too watery. After all, this is a musk first scent. The pink pepper adds a pink sparkly spice and there's this creamy sandalwood similar to the one in BDK Impadia that I get, although not listed, making Power Self perfect for seasons that are cooler and not just warm ones. It is musky, sometimes to the point my nose becomes blind to the scent. However, this is what I wanted Ella K Musc K to be, but that one went too floral in the dry-down after the pretty pink pepper musky opening. Longevity is around 5 hours for me, not that great, but very pretty nonetheless. Update: the opening musk can trigger a headache sometimes.

A wonderful fragrance with a name that might throw you off at first... “Power Self” sounds like something straight out of a high-energy, motivational Video (giving that Jeremy Fragrance vibe you know). But rest assured, this scent is anything but loud or aggressive. Instead, it’s a refined, elegant composition that merges elements of Atomic Rose and Musk Therapy, though it leans a bit more on the Musk Therapy side. Unlike Musk Therapy, this has less citrus and powdery notes, making it smoother and more floral. It’s incredibly soothing, almost meditative. The "power" in Power Self seems to come not from boldness or intensity, but from the deep, refreshing breaths you instinctively take after spraying it. It invites you to slow down, to inhale deeply, and in doing so, it awakens you in a beautifully subtle way. It’s serene yet invigorating, understated yet undeniably present. Very unique in it's own way (in my opinion) and a very nice addition to my Hedonist collection!!! (although if you own Atomic Rose, Musk Therapy and Delina I wouldn't buy it just yet) I'm thrilled to have gotten my hands on it early!!! Absolutely worth every penny. :)

This fragrance deserves so much more love. Imo, it is a beautiful fragrance, it's like an airy rose with hints of berries and pepper. Quite classy and natural and it indeed does make you feel good. It is very long lasting. It remains in the skin for maybe 9-10 hours, in my skin at least. Other people will feel this more than you do. It does leave behind a noticeable soft trail. In its opening it is quite a beast and will fill a whole room. I know it's a Hedonist release, but if the dry down took a bit longer to kick in, it would be a 9.2/10. To me, it's still an 8.8/10, just cause it's really gorgeous, unique and you can tell the materials are very high quality. This is a typical feel-good fragrance. If you want an inoffensive, natural rosy scent that doesn't punch you in the face (looking at you Delina) this is it. It's made to make you feel good with yourself. If you want perfumes just for attention though, look somewhere else.

I have this perfume for a year. I bought it quickly after falling in love with a sample. I really love this perfume but longevity and projection is disappointment. I can't smell it on myself after 1-2 hours. It stays longer on clothes if I stick my nose into my shirt I can smell it. I can't do more than 1-2 sprays because I will choke myself - the opening is quite powerful (pink pepper and something that smells like gasoline). Is this suppose to be a skin scent? I also have Musk Therapy by Initio which is a skin scent and 2 sprays last 12 hours on me, I still can smell Musk Therapy on myself it after a long day. I found myself picking something else in my collection and not Power Self. Recently I started using it as a comfort and bed perfume. Oh well

I really like this. I know it's not the most complex perfume ever created but it's nice and clean smelling and just kinda like fresh out of the bathtub scent. It weirdly reminds me of Chanel Chance Eau Splendide in style. You can smell the Initio in it but it's also very different from what they usually produce. I hate Musk Therapy a lot so this is a good option for Initio for a clean scent. I feel it leans pretty femme. I got a bottle but I Def didn't pay no $410 for it. But for under $200 I thinks it's pleasant. Def not a signature fragrance. But like you'll wear your real perfume tonight. This is for hanging out during the day in spring and summer doing lightweight informal stuff.