Initio Parfums Prives
3 fragrances are widely sold as cheaper versions of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Check best deal on Atomic RoseLike an explosion of Bulgarian and Turkish rose over pink pepper, bergamot and jasmine melting into warm Madagascar vanilla
Main accords: rose, vanilla, soft spicy, citrus, floral, amber. 2019 · Eau de Parfum
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Widely agreedMaison Alhambra
Infini Rose
Owners who have both call the dry down all but identical, and the opening on the Alhambra is actually the louder of the two. It trades away staying power — figure on about seven tenths of the original's strength — and it needs a few weeks in the bottle before it settles.
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Often citedAl Wataniah
Rose Mystery Intense
It is juicier and easier to wear, but usually not as powerful.
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Sometimes citedRanking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 3 of these link to a published source.
Maison Alhambra Infini Rose is widely sold as a dupe of Initio Parfums Prives Atomic Rose. Owners who have both call the dry down all but identical, and the opening on the Alhambra is actually the louder of the two. It trades away staying power — figure on about seven tenths of the original's strength — and it needs a few weeks in the bottle before it settles.
Al Wataniah Rose Mystery Intense is widely sold as a dupe of Initio Parfums Prives Atomic Rose. It is juicier and easier to wear, but usually not as powerful.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 91 is widely sold as a dupe of Initio Parfums Prives Atomic Rose. It smells a little cheaper than the original.
Maison Alhambra Infini Rose is the closest we have on record. It is the one wearers name most consistently. Owners who have both call the dry down all but identical, and the opening on the Alhambra is actually the louder of the two. It trades away staying power — figure on about seven tenths of the original's strength — and it needs a few weeks in the bottle before it settles.
Yes — 3 of them, including Maison Alhambra Infini Rose, Al Wataniah Rose Mystery Intense, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 91. Each is listed above with what it gets right and where it falls short.
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of Maison Alhambra Infini Rose, for instance: Owners who have both call the dry down all but identical, and the opening on the Alhambra is actually the louder of the two. It trades away staying power — figure on about seven tenths of the original's strength — and it needs a few weeks in the bottle before it settles.
Like an explosion of Bulgarian and Turkish rose over pink pepper, bergamot and jasmine melting into warm Madagascar vanilla It opens on Pink Pepper, Bergamot.
Atomic Rose is a 2019 unisex eau de parfum from Initio that strips rose fragrance back to its essentials — bergamot and pink pepper to introduce it, two types of rose plus jasmine in the heart, and Madagascar vanilla with amber underneath. Simple, clean, and effective. Best across seasons.
Pink pepper and bergamot open the composition. Pink pepper is warm and berry-like, with a gentle spiced quality. Bergamot provides citrus brightness and freshness. The opening is light and inviting — a pleasant introduction before the rose takes over.
Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose, and Egyptian jasmine form the heart. Bulgarian and Turkish rose are both high-quality varieties with slightly different characters — Bulgarian tends to be more delicate and honeyed, Turkish richer and fuller. Together they create a complete, full-bodied rose. Egyptian jasmine adds its distinctive indolic, slightly heady quality.
Madagascar vanilla and amber close the fragrance. Madagascar vanilla is well-regarded for its richness and creaminess. Amber brings warmth and depth. The base is soft and warm — a gentle landing for the rose above.
A 7.7 rating. Atomic Rose is exactly what it presents itself as: a well-made rose fragrance. Not the most complex Initio release, but reliable and easy to love for those who want a genuine rose at the centre.
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