Collection: Initio

Initio was built for winter

Few houses suit cold months as well as this one. Oud For Greatness is the reference: saffron and lavender over oud, with a trail that fills a coat. Side Effect leans on tobacco, rum and vanilla for late nights, and Rehab adds incense to a similar warmth. In 3 ml Initio decants, the three make a complete November to February rotation. Decant Sample lists 15 Initio references, almost all unisex eaux de parfum.

Lighter moods for the rest of the year

Musk Therapy is the fresh, clean side of the house, a bright musk with sandalwood that works in June. Oud For Greatness Neo is a lighter reading of the original, worth comparing head to head. Atomic Rose gives rose a deeper, darker treatment, and a sweet vanilla with a sensual edge sits alongside it. A few softer musks and gourmands complete an Initio sample set that covers every season.

Which size to choose

These are potent compositions, so 2 ml is enough to know, 5 ml carries you through a cold snap, and 10 or 20 ml fits anyone who has adopted an Initio perfume as a daily signature. All vials are hand-filled from the original bottle in France and shipped across Europe with standard shipping at €4.95, free from €59.

Initio decants: frequently asked questions

Oud For Greatness or Oud For Greatness Neo: which should I sample first?

Oud For Greatness if you want the full, dense original with strong saffron and oud presence. Oud For Greatness Neo if you prefer a lighter, more wearable version for daytime or milder weather. Testing 2 ml of each settles it on your own skin.

What is the best Initio sample for someone who dislikes oud?

Side Effect, a warm tobacco and rum scent with no oud at all, or Musk Therapy if you want something fresh and clean. Both show the house's strength and longevity without the note that puts some people off. Start with 2 or 3 ml.

Are Initio decants shipped across Europe?

Yes. Orders leave France and reach every European country and many destinations further afield; standard shipping on European orders is €4.95, and free from €59. Each vial is filled by hand from an original Initio bottle, labelled with name and volume, and packed to travel safely.