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Initio Parfums Privés High Frequency
Initio Parfums Privés

High Frequency

floral
gourmand
almond
nutty
fresh
fruity
green
EDP · 2016 · unisex

Initio Parfums Privés is a niche house founded by Olivier Creed and known for bold, unconventional compositions that prioritize raw ingredient quality over commercial appeal. The brand's releases tend toward distinctive sillage and lasting power, making High Frequency a fitting example of their philosophy.

High Frequency opens with almond and almond milk alongside crisp apple, immediately establishing a nutty, slightly creamy character. The heart develops with a full floral bouquet of freesia, jasmine, peony, and rose, grounded by vetiver's earthy pull. The base extends the almond milk thread through apricot and sandalwood, adding herbal complexity while vanilla anchors the whole composition. What emerges is a fragrance that straddles gourmand and floral territory without fully committing to either, creating an unusual, somewhat androgynous profile that feels distinctly modern.

High Frequency works best for those comfortable with unconventional combinations and seeking something that stands apart from typical fruity florals or straight gourmands. It's equally suited to casual wear and evening, though its strong almond-milk signature demands some personality to pull off. If this sounds intriguing, explore The Heirloom, The Vanguard, and The Raconteur for related scent profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
floral
100%
gourmand
100%
almond
75%
nutty
50%
fresh
50%
fruity
50%
green
50%
sweet
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Almond
Almond
Sweet, warm, and slightly creamy, almond has a marzipan-like quality that sits at the edge of floral and gourmand. It's softer and rounder than vanilla, with a gentle nuttiness that adds warmth without weight. Often used in classic powdery florals and in oriental compositions that want sweetness without sugar.
Almond Milk
Almond Milk
Apple
Apple
Fresh, crisp, and slightly cidery, apple reads as clean and natural rather than candy-sweet. Green apple is sharper and more aromatic; red apple is rounder and juicier. Both add an approachable freshness to florals and fresher orientals, and green apple in particular is a signature of certain classic masculines.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Freesia
Freesia
Bright, clean, and slightly peppery, freesia is a springtime flower with a fresh, almost citrusy edge that prevents it from reading as purely sweet. It's one of the more versatile florals, sitting comfortably in both delicate feminine compositions and fresh unisex fragrances. Approachable and elegant simultaneously.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Peony
Peony
Light, watery, and fresh with a clean floral sweetness that never feels heavy. Peony reads as modern and optimistic, the scent equivalent of a spring wardrobe refresh. It blends seamlessly with other florals and is a common building block in sheer, easy-to-wear feminine fragrances.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Almond Milk
Almond Milk
Apricot
Apricot
Velvety, warm, and slightly honeyed, apricot is the most sensual of the stone fruits in perfumery. It has a jammy richness alongside its freshness, and a slightly almond-like facet from its stone. Pairs beautifully with white florals and musks in compositions that want warmth and femininity without heaviness.
Herbal Notes
Herbal Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HeirloomBest match82% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Vanguard82% match
You're at the front. Everyone else catches up later.

Fresh, intimate, avant-garde, sweet. Unusual gourmands, niche ambers worn close.

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The Raconteur82% match
You have depth, range, and a story for every bottle.

Cool, commanding, traditionally sweet. Refined iris, structured woods, elegant powdery authority.

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Scent Profile
floral100%
gourmand100%
almond75%
nutty50%
fresh50%
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Initio Parfums Privés High Frequency— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: High Frequency is $230.85. Without a coupon the lowest price is $230.85. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Initio Parfums Privés fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Initio Parfums Privés High Frequency? +
$230.85 at The Perfume Spot. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $230.85 a good price for High Frequency? +
Yes. The current best price is $230.85 and MSRP is $306.00. At $230.85 you save 25% vs retail.
What does Initio Parfums Privés High Frequency smell like? +
Initio Parfums Privés is a niche house founded by Olivier Creed and known for bold, unconventional compositions that prioritize raw ingredient quality over commercial appeal. The brand's releases tend toward distinctive sillage and lasting power, making High Frequency a fitting example of their philosophy. High Frequency opens with almond and almond milk alongside crisp apple, immediately establishing a nutty, slightly creamy character. The heart develops with a full floral bouquet of freesia, jasmine, peony, and rose, grounded by vetiver's earthy pull. The base extends the almond milk thread through apricot and sandalwood, adding herbal complexity while vanilla anchors the whole composition. What emerges is a fragrance that straddles gourmand and floral territory without fully committing to either, creating an unusual, somewhat androgynous profile that feels distinctly modern. High Frequency works best for those comfortable with unconventional combinations and seeking something that stands apart from typical fruity florals or straight gourmands. It's equally suited to casual wear and evening, though its strong almond-milk signature demands some personality to pull off. If this sounds intriguing, explore The Heirloom, The Vanguard, and The Raconteur for related scent profiles.
What are the notes in Initio Parfums Privés High Frequency? +
Top: Almond, Almond Milk, Apple. Heart: Freesia, Jasmine, Peony, Rose, Vetiver. Base: Almond Milk, Apricot, Herbal Notes, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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