House Guide
Initio Psychedelic Love: rose, saffron and the chemistry of attraction
September 2026 · Join CT Journal
The Initio trio’s sweetest thesis — what Psychedelic Love actually smells like and how it compares to Side Effect.
The thesis
Psychedelic Love belongs to Initio’s Addictive collection, built around accords the house associates with attraction and euphoria: rose, saffron and a sweet, almost edible warmth.
The scent, in plain terms
It opens on rose and saffron with a creamy, slightly spicy glow, settling into musk and sweet woods. It is warmer and rounder than Oud for Greatness, and gentler than Side Effect.
How it wears
Longevity is strong for the concentration, and the projection stays close enough for shared spaces. Evening wear and cold weather show it at its best.
Choosing within the house
Gourmand-leaning wearers start here; authority-seekers choose Oud for Greatness; tobacco romantics choose Side Effect. The three sketch Initio’s full personality.
