Initio · 2019
Atomic Rose
Top luxury$$$$$, 5 of 5
| 50 ml | $290 |
| 90 ml | $420 |
The houseUnisexWearers sayUnisex
VersionEau de Parfum
A loud, jammy rose with jasmine, drying down on vanilla.
Initio says
You’ll smell bergamot, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, jasmine, vanilla and Hedione.
Wearers say
From 7 Reddit threads · Read what they say
How far it carries
Across a room
How long it lasts
9 to 12 hours
When to wear it
Fall, winter
Where to wear it
Date night, going out, special occasion
Who it suits
Unisex · Any age
Mass appeal
Crowd-pleaser
Compliments
Compliment getter
As a blind buy
Test first
What’s inside it
What Initio names
What the label names
17 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
5 citrus4 herbs & lavender6 florals1 sweet1 spices
Herbs & lavender4
Sweet1
Spices1
Top notes9
when you spray it
Dry-down1
what stays
3 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell3
Wearers say
Wearing it
Atomic Rose is an opulent, jammy rose powerhouse with massive projection and remarkable longevity. While universally praised for performance and compliments, its intense potency demands sampling before buying.
How far it carriesAcross a room
Perfumers call it sillage.
It projects outward aggressively with an intense, room-filling sillage that lingers wherever the wearer walks.
“I love it too! It’s really an amazing perfume. It’s super strong and long lasting, too.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 2 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Most say
Most wearers report that Atomic Rose projects across rooms with enormous sillage from even a single spray.
“The most succulent opulent and jammy rose you’ll ever experience! ONE SPRAY on my skin 9 hours ago and it’s still radiating beautifully”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023
How long it lasts9–12 hours
It delivers tenacious staying power, easily surpassing nine hours on skin and remaining on clothing for days.
“Very good for a floral based fragrance, 6+hrs.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 1 vote
When and where to wear itCold-weather evenings and dates
Its heavy, opulent projection makes it ideal for cold weather evenings and date nights, while warm summer days risk being cloying.
“Yes! Underrated scent for men. I was at a concert last night behind a guy wearing it and it was perfection on him.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2025 · 2 votes
Who it suitsConfident unisex rose
Wearers view it as a genuinely unisex floral that smells striking and sophisticated on both men and women.
“Yes its really nice unisex fragrance! I purschaed a 100 ml tester for 60 usd. Enjoy it very much for that price tag”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 2 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Most say
Most wearers describe it as a gender-neutral rose suitable for any adult confident enough to wear a bold floral.
“I remember going into Neiman Marcus to look for more \"masculine\" frags bc I have more fresh scents. Then I tried this and was like holy crap this is great.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023
Appeal and attractionOutstanding compliment puller
Its decadent sillage trail regularly draws unsolicited praise and attraction from partners and bystanders.
“It’s the best smelling fragrance I have smelled in a while - wife agrees.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2025 · 3 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Some say
Some wearers find its high concentration headache-inducing or overly sharp.
“I wish this was me but it gave me a migraine 😭”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 3 votes
As a blind buyTest first: pricey and intense
Because of its polarizing jammy density and steep price point, sampling first via a decant is almost universally advised.
“So glad I didn’t spring for full size Atomic Rose even though everyone loves it and said I would and I’m a huge fan of loud rose scents.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2024 · 18 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Most say
Most wearers advise buying a decant or sample first to test skin chemistry and avoid expensive regret.
“I didn’t purchase - the price point is far too expensive for me to make that decision so I will ease my way in with a decant”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023
LayeringPairs with vanilla or musk
Wearers layer it with creamy vanillas like Absolute Aphrodisiac or clean musks to add sweetness and soften the sharp edges.
“I was looking for this one. Easily my favorite!”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026 · 2 votes
From 7 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
Smells like it
For about the same
Power SelfOn your shelfInitio · Many of its own wearers say it smells like Atomic Rose“To my nose it's like a blend of Musk Therapy & Atomic Rose, with some lychee added”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2025 · 5 votes
DelinaOn your shelfParfums de Marly · Many wearers call the two near twins“You might also want to try Delina by Parfums de Marly it is similar to my nose.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 5 votes
Wearers also name as cheaper copies: Maison Alhambra Infini Rose. We hold no page for it yet.
Shoppers call a cheaper stand-in a dupe.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
ShalimarGuerlain · shares bergamot, rose, jasmine and vanilla
Coco MademoiselleChanel · shares bergamot, rose, jasmine and vanillaMatched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.