Initio Parfums Privés 2015 EDP

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Blessed Baraka

by Alberto Morillas

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Initio Parfums Privés Blessed Baraka is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Alberto Morillas. Blessed Baraka settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Initio Parfums Privés's Blessed Baraka carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Blessed Baraka is a divisive, intoxicating amber-musk that some find heavenly and others, pure chemical hell. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans praising its dark, sexy allure and mystique, while detractors are left recoiling from what they perceive as industrial-strength synthetics and an offensive 'rubber' or 'sick' smell. Sample first, no blind buying unless you live for drama.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Confident
  • Sensual
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Blessed Baraka Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Amber25%
Musk25%
Sandalwood25%
Vanilla25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Blessed Baraka's strong, dense character and sometimes imposing sillage make it ill-suited for the office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. It truly shines for dates and evening events, where its mysterious, sexy vibe can be appreciated without overwhelming a confined space. Its warmth makes it ideal for colder weather.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), COUMARIN, BENZYL SALICYLATE,CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, BHT, CINNAMAL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, METHYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

An opulent, mysterious amber fragrance that weaves together rich vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and a deep musk. Subtle white floral and animalic nuances add complexity to its warm, powdery core, creating an intoxicating, almost gourmand aura with hints of fruit. It's a captivating olfactive journey from an initially rough opening to a smooth, seductive drydown.

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Where to buy

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