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Initio Narcotic Delight

Initio

Narcotic Delight

Last updated October 16, 2026

Eau de Parfum2024UnisexFranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$290 retail★ 4.2 community rating
Buy on FragranceNet $288 · Save $2 →

A sensual blend of creamy almond and intoxicating tuberose softened by warm vanilla and musk, with bright citrus opening the experience

Top Notes

CherryPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart Notes

CognacHedioneRose

Base Notes

TobaccoVanillaTonkaCedarPatchouli

Accords

sweet· Dominantcherry· Prominenttobacco· Prominentvanilla· Prominentwoody· Prominentwarm spicy· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatesoft spicy· Moderatefloral· Moderatefresh· Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Initio Narcotic Delight is Intoxicating Bliss by Dua, with a 78% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $55, about 81% cheaper than the $290 original.

Best Seasons

Spring36%
Summer15%
Fall / Autumn95%
Winter100%

Best Occasions

Casual100%
Night Out71%
Professional34%

Community Insights

★ 4.2 from 3.7K ratings

What people who wear Initio Narcotic Delight report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.

Main accords

sweet
vanilla
cherry
woody
tobacco
warm spicy
fresh spicy
soft spicy

Longevity

Very weak2%
Weak3%
Moderate24%
Long lasting58%
Eternal14%

Sillage

Intimate5%
Moderate34%
Strong54%
Enormous7%

Who wears it

Female8%
More female12%
Unisex53%
More male20%
Male7%

Listed as Unisex

Day or night

Day
Night

Value for money

Way overpriced22%
Overpriced43%
Ok28%
Good value5%
Great value2%

People say it reminds them of

Fragrance World Nudo Exotic Flowers 123Initio Parfums Prives Side Effect 113BORNTOSTANDOUT® Drunk Lovers 109French Avenue Elysian 29Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Stronger With You Powerfully 26Boadicea the Victorious Bodacious 24

What people like

  • Perfect for date nights and evening wear
  • Ideal for autumn and winter cold
  • Rich gourmand sweetness without being cloying
  • High-quality blend of dark cherry and cognac

What people dislike

  • High luxury price point
  • Too heavy and sweet for summer heat
  • Tobacco note is too muted for some users
  • Lacks complexity for the niche price tag

What wearers say

“The boozy note is pronounced in the opening, but transitions fairly fast into the usual overpriced Initio dry down. I was hoping to like it, but it’s nothing spectacular. Projection is absent for the price. If I want a skin scent, I’ll use my indigo wild soap.The scent is a familiar. This is the faintly heard, olfactively handicapped, step-brother to Jovoy’s Les Jeux sont Faits. Same boozy note, but Jovoy’s is monstrous, delicious, and statement-making. In comparison, Narcotic Delight is an expensive, small-bottled runt. Not worth my time.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“This was my first niche fragrance; got it for right under that $300 mark. Decent. Overpriced for sure, but I am addicted, and wearing it makes me happy. Tobacco in the opening is interesting. I am usually not a fan of tobacco scents, but this one made me love it, great dark cherry vibes, not synthetic cherry but definitely a little syrupy. Currently, on the dry down, the cherry is apparent. Longevity is insane. I sprayed it last night at 8 pm and still smell it on my skin at around noon the next day. The projection is somewhat inconsistent but definitely strong for the first 5 to 6 hours.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“Wore this on thanksgiving day last week. Such a nice, pleasant, subtle fragrance that puts you in a chill mood. No problem with longevity and projection, both are solid. Lasted me until 7:15PM if I remember correctly. Could be longer if I applied more sprays. Another solid fragrance by Initio.”
A member of a leading fragrance community

4 Clones Found

Best Match
Fragrance World Nudo Exotic Flowers

Fragrance World

Nudo Exotic Flowers

76%accuracy

$26

FragranceNet

5-7 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The clone omits the oud entirely from the base, making it less deep and narcotic overall, with noticeably shorter longevity and reduced sillage compared to the original's projecting nature.

JomashopAmazonFragranceNet $26
Maison Alhambra Infini Intoxicating Cherry

Maison Alhambra

Infini Intoxicating Cherry

75%accuracy

$22

FragranceNet

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone emphasizes cherry more heavily, creating a fruitier overall composition, while Narcotic Delight maintains better balance between floral and gourmand elements. Longevity and projection are noticeably reduced on the clone, with the base lacking the amber-rich warmth of the original.

FragranceNet $22Amazon
Khadlaj Ka Fede Oud for Victory

Khadlaj

Ka Fede Oud for Victory

72%accuracy

-

Price

5-7 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The clone's base is drier and more cedarwood-forward, missing the original's signature animalic musk depth. Sillage is considerably less potent, and the overall scent trajectory is more straightforward without the original's evolving sweetness.

AmazonJomashop
Dua Intoxicating Bliss

Dua

Intoxicating Bliss

78%accuracy

$55

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone achieves decent note accuracy but falls short in projection and the intensity of the heart notes, particularly the floral-almond accord. Dua's version is slightly sweeter and less complex than the original's narcotic quality.

Dua $55

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