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.

this rose is so musky and so beautiful. im really greatful to have received a sample of this. i think this is one of those scents that is a swiss army knife, especially for the women. could be worn as an everyday scent, as it is so soft and pleasant. could be worn at night for a date night - rose and musk, who doesnt love that. it does lean slightly feminine but if you a dude and dgaf give it a shot, its worth it. longevity and projection are also great. i dont think at any point of wearing this, does it become a skin scent. projects outside of arms reach for almost the entirety of the wear. i get a good eight+ hours from it. lastly, i find this on discounters very frequently.

Beautiful light rose based extrait fragrance which is quite long lasting and has a decent sillage, especially within the first two hours. I’m a guy and I own over 200 fragrances. All fragrances are unisex. I wore it for the first time today snd received an immediate compliment. Yes it’s expensive, and maybe a bit overpriced, but it’s an extrait and high quality. It does make me feel good wearing it. Don’t let the negative reviews stop you from trying this. I have Rehab and had Musk Therapy. It’s hard to rank them because all three are good. It comes down to personal preference. This joins the other two as excellent fragrances. It’s great.

This is my most favorite perfume from all the Initio perfumes. To me Power Self is soothing and comforting with the beautiful "White Rose" and "Osmanthus" aroma. It is Musky, White Flowery, Spicy and at the same time so smooth andthe smoothness is more on creamy side not powdery. You can definitely smell pink pepper from the start then it's still prominent but it becomes toned down. As for me, I love pink pepper in the perfumes. It is a very beautiful white rose scent and not boring at all. I would describe it as a modern rose version type of perfume. A must have. It lifts my mood when smelling it. Love, love 🤍

Well, it was made to make you happy and no one else. It is there to be discovered. Hence the name, Power Self. I don't understand why people are surprised it's not a beast mode fragrance (god I hate the term). It's a Hedonist line perfume and also meant to boost your confidence in a different way. They did not lie. It's not for everyone. It has a very good projection for maybe 3-4 hours, then turns into a skin scent, but other people can feel it and lasts for about 9-10 hours. It's a very soothing, natural and airy rose scent. Nothing to do with Delina.

I wasn’t prepared for how much I would like this fragrance! 🤍 * It opens with a rich, spicy rose that immediately commands attention. The opening is quite bold and it fills the room. As it settles, it melts into the skin as the most natural, intimate and beautiful rose I’ve ever encountered. * For me, it has been a bottled mood booster lately. Wearing it feels like being wrapped in cashmere and radiating quiet confidence, even if life’s a little chaotic. Clean but not soapy and soft yet unapologetic. It is very well blended and undeniably potent.

I know Initio advertises Power Self as an unisex perfume (I guess it is good marketing strategy) but this perfume screams feminine. It is so soft, delicate, creamy, not overly sweet and non-offensive for everyday wear in any setting. Rose note is not as strong as in Atomic Rose, it is much softer. This one is on top of my Initio favorites along with Musk Therapy. Good longevity - 2 sprays and I can smell it on myself all day. We all feel perfumes differently, but I cant detect cedarwood in it at all so to me it is not "woody'

Please don’t listen to what people are saying here. This isn’t a reiteration of Delina or Chloe or anything else. This is a clean, creamy blend of white florals, pepper, musk and cotton. It’s zingy and soft at the same time. It smells like hugging someone you love. If you like Musk Therapy, you’ll love this one. There is not a SINGLE TIME I have worn this and not received a compliment on the way I smell. Genuinely baffling how people here are leaving negative reviews without even having smelled it.

This smells like a really nice soft hairspray but in the best way. It leans more feminine but I honestly don’t even mind, it layers so well with other fragrances and that’s the main reason I got it. People shit on the longevity but after a 10 hour shift I could still smell it on my shirt, it wasn’t radiating off of me but I didn’t have to dig my nose into my shirt to smell it. I was lucky enough to find it for $180 on a discounter but there’s no way I’d pay retail price for this.

Wow, this may be the next Initio I will be adding to my collection! Tested with no expectations and at first it seemed like a much familiar rose-wood combo but soon enough it softened, it melted like a butter cookie and revealed a true beauty- clean musky rose/floral, very clean and very feminine. It.may be redundant if you own Delina La Rose but I don't so...contemplating. The name however is truly stupid, there is nothing "power" about this fragrance, it's mellow and fluffy.

I had no idea floral woody musks were so misunderstood. I see ppl incorrectly saying this is floral, when musk is the primary accord, and some (for reasons ill never understand) are saying this isnt unisex when its far more unisex than Musk Therapy, which is by far Initio's best fragrance. Power Self is probably third, after Side Effect. I really dont understand how this is getting such low scores. Wait. Yes I do - bad reviewers.

Just got an official sample of Power Self and got to try it on skin. Power Self is a beautiful creamy fruity floral fragrance, I feel like this would be perfect to wear for a summer afternoon that you know you will be out till dusk. I like this better than Musk Therapy but not as much as Paragon from the same collection. Official notes are: Pink Pepper SFE, Osmanthus NP, White Rose, Magnolia, Ambrox® Super, Musk and Cedarwood.

I’m not an Initio glazer. In fact I dislike most of their lineup. But I must say I love this one. Very safe fresh rose scent. I love it so much that I bought a FB. It sucks that it leans too much feminine. I can’t wear it at all. I traded it away to my friend... well but I still have a sample Initio included with it to enjoy. Still can enjoy what’s left of it...

Love this! Not overpowering-notes line up as they are supposed to. Too many people in my small town are wearing j’adore -I have been looking for a while for replacement to wear to appointments, etc. Something not offensive, but not too boring. Detest the name-pretty bottle-just enough different from slew of perfumes now available at your closest drugstore.

This is HEAVEN. Wow! One of the most beautiful soft perfumes. The scent profile reminds me of Narciso Poudree mixed with Rehab but more beautiful notes. It is so soft, gentle, feminine. The similarity to Rehab is there by the structure of the fragrance, not really the smell - it is powdery, musky, a lot more feminine than Rehab. WOW!!!!!! <3

I absolutely adore this fragrance! Yes, a musky rose perfume isn’t that novel, but I get a really prominent fruity osmanthus note from this that I can’t get from other musky roses. I love osmanthus, so this is a love for me. The rose in this isn’t screechy; I find the rose in PdM Delina and Delina La Rosee to be more sharp.