Magnolia and bergamot open Initio's Lift Me Up Extrait de Parfum before tonka bean and ylang-ylang develop in the heart, settling into vanilla and musk: a soft floral-oriental at Extrait concentration, for anyone.
Lift Me Up from Initio's Absolute collection pairs a light opening with the heavier projection of Extrait de Parfum concentration. The magnolia and bergamot opening is soft and transparent: magnolia contributes a clean, slightly watery floral; bergamot adds citrus brightness. The combination reads as gentle rather than assertive.
Tonka bean in the heart is an unusual placement for a note more commonly found in the base; here it adds almond-like warmth to the floral accord, bridging the opening into the warmer base. Ylang-ylang adds a creamy, slightly exotic quality that gives the heart texture. Vanilla and musk in the base keep the drydown soft and skin-close rather than projecting. At Extrait concentration the longevity extends to ten or more hours despite the quiet projection.
Magnolia and Bergamot open with airy, porcelain brightness. Tonka Bean and Ylang-Ylang compose a creamy, tropical heart. Vanilla and Musk settle the base into a comforting, skin-close embrace.
Lift Me Up suits spring and summer from daytime through evening. The magnolia and ylang-ylang accord reads well in moderate temperatures. A low-projection, skin-close fragrance suited to office environments and casual wear.
