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Power Self Extrait bottle Power Self Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2025 Year 2021
£££££ Price Tier ££££
Young Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Young Rose EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Power Self Extrait
Unless you're layering or hunting for a very specific musky rose, Power Self probably isn't for you. It's safe, pretty, and utterly forgettable, drawing endless comparisons to cheaper, more established scents. Prepare for disappointment if you expect Initio's usual boldness.
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Our Verdict - Young Rose EDP
A divisive take on rose that splits opinion. You'll either get an uplifting, dewy fresh rose with a zesty kick, or a disappointingly fleeting 'lemonade' scent that barely lasts. It's a modern, playful twist that some will adore, while others bemoan the lack of traditional rose depth and longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Power Self Extrait
Young Rose EDP

Notes

Only in Power Self
Pink Pepper 100%
Only in Young Rose
Sichuan Pepper 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 31% vs 66%
Only in Young Rose
Iris 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 46% vs 50%
Only in Young Rose
Ambroxan 49%

Accords

Power Self Young Rose
100%
Musky
100%
78%
Rose
95%
76%
Floral
65%
64%
Powdery
56%
Amber
61%
50%
Woody
47%
Animalic
Iris
46%
45%
Fruity
45%
Sweet
Citrus
45%
Musky shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
78%
95%
Floral shared
76%
65%
Powdery shared
64%
56%
61%
50%
47%
46%
45%
45%
45%

Performance

Power Self Young Rose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Power Self

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its moderate sillage and clean, airy profile, Power Self is ideal for casual wear and the office. It's generally considered inoffensive, making it a safe choice though perhaps lacking the oomph for a truly formal event or a standout date night.

Young Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its fresh, clean, and often light projection, this scent is ideal for casual wear, office settings, and even light sporting activities, where it won't overpower. Its generally perceived poor longevity and subtle nature make it less suitable for formal occasions or a powerful date presence.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, rose, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Power Self Extrait
Young Rose EDP
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