Initio Parfums Rehab Extrait (Tester)

Description

Rehab is Initio Parfums Privés' dry, lavender-led fougère — bergamot and lavender at the top, giving way to cedar, vetiver and patchouli, before settling into sandalwood, guaiac wood and musk. Launched in 2018, this unisex Extrait built its reputation on that guaiac wood base — a smoky, faintly resinous wood that reads warm and sweet on its own, without any actual tobacco or vanilla in the formula.

Scent Character

• Woody — 56%
• Aromatic-Floral — 12%
• Fresh — 12%
• Smoky/Resinous — 12%
• Sweet — 6%

Translation: a dry, woody-aromatic fougère built on lavender — the "floral" share is the lavender itself, and the smoky-resinous note comes from guaiac wood and patchouli, not oud. (Percentages derived from the fragrance's published note pyramid, not a lab analysis.)

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Lavender, Bergamot

Heart: Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli

Base: Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Musk

Performance

• Longevity: Reports vary — most wearers get 6–8 hours, with a minority reaching 9-plus and others finding it fades closer to hour five.
• Sillage: Moderate at the opening, then intimate — this runs quieter than most Initio extraits.
• Projection: Arm's-length for the first hour or two, then close to the skin.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Fall, Winter and Spring — the dry woods and lavender suit cool and transitional weather.
• Occasion: Evening and night out, though the moderate projection makes it easy to wear to the office too.
• Gender: Unisex.
• Skip for: Hot, humid days — the guaiac and patchouli can feel heavy — or if you're shopping specifically for a loud, room-filling scent.

Concentration & Provenance

Extrait de Parfum
House: Initio Parfums Privés (Paris, France)
Released: 2018
Note: the specific in-house perfumer for Rehab is not publicly disclosed by Initio.

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FAQ

What does Rehab smell like? A dry, lavender-led fougère — cedar, vetiver and patchouli at heart, resting on sandalwood, guaiac wood and musk.

Does it contain tobacco or vanilla? No — neither appears in the formula. The warm, faintly smoky-sweet impression some wearers describe as tobacco actually comes from the guaiac wood and patchouli in the base.

Is it men's or women's? It's unisex — a dry, woody-aromatic scent that wears well on anyone who likes lavender and dark woods over sweetness.

How long does it last? Plan for roughly 6–8 hours, with the sillage settling close to the skin after the first hour or two.