Dupe review · Scentual Obsessions
Psychedelic
Scentual Obsessions made Psychedelic with one brief: Initio Narcotic Delight.
- Smells like
- Initio Narcotic Delight
- Price
- $40
- Size
- 30ml
- Per 100ml
- $133
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Scentual Obsessions
The FragDNA review · on paper
A Peppery Cherry Twist on a Classic Gourmand
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The dupe opens with bright cherry accented by peppery spice.
- Dry-down
- Its dry‑down appears to rest on peppery warmth without the richer vanilla‑amber foundation of the original.
- Best for
- those who favour bright cherry with a spicy edge
On paper, Scentual Obsessions Psychedelic presents a simple trio – cherry, pink pepper and black pepper – suggesting an opening that is fruit‑forward yet punctuated by a sharp, aromatic spice. The inclusion of both pink and black pepper hints at a dual‑layered spiciness that could give the fragrance a lively, slightly smoky edge.
Compared with its advertised counterpart, Initio Narcotic Delight, the only overlap is cherry; the original adds cinnamon, tobacco, Tonka bean, vanilla, amber and musk, which collectively promise a warm, gourmand dry‑down. Psychedelic’s omission of these richer accords means its finish will likely remain pepper‑driven rather than evolving into the sweet‑woody depth found in the original.
The verdictOn paper, Psychedelic offers a cherry‑centric scent with a pronounced peppery character but lacks the warm, gourmand base notes that define Narcotic Delight.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Worth a try
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Psychedelic scores 6.1 out of 10 on paper — worth a try territory for anyone chasing Narcotic Delight.
Scentual Obsessions lists 1 of the 7 notes in Narcotic Delight's pyramid — cherry. What it does not list: cinnamon, tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla; and it adds pink pepper and black pepper of its own.
At $133 per 100ml it costs 88% less than Narcotic Delight — the 5th cheapest of 5 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Narcotic Delight
in bothonly in the original+ only in Psychedelic
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Scentual Obsessions publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Initio Narcotic Delight is cherry and cinnamon at first, tobacco and Tonka Bean at its heart and vanilla, amber and musk at the end. Scentual Obsessions set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- cherry
- cinnamon
Heart
- tobacco
- Tonka Bean
Base
- vanilla
- amber
- musk
Dark boozy cherry meets tobacco, tonka and vanilla for a rich, addictive cold-weather gourmand.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 8 twins of Initio Narcotic Delight we can price, Psychedelic is number 5 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Maison Alhambra Infini Intoxicating Cherry $50/100ml
- 02 Perfume Parlour Narcotic Bliss 2130 $83/100ml
- 03 HK Perfumes Pink Pepper $89/100ml
- 04 Alexandria Fragrances Purple Delight $120/100ml
- 05 Scentual Obsessions Psychedelic $133/100ml
- 06 Palermo Perfumes Narcotic Delight $22.75
- 07 Mod Fragrances Addictive Embers $44.99
- 08 Fragrance World Nudo Exotic Flowers $45
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The community
What people say about Psychedelic
Rating
—How close to Narcotic Delight
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Scentual Obsessions Psychedelic smell like?
It is built to smell like Initio Narcotic Delight — cherry and cinnamon up top, tobacco and Tonka Bean in the heart, vanilla, amber and musk in the base.
Is Scentual Obsessions Psychedelic a dupe of Initio Narcotic Delight?
Yes — Scentual Obsessions sells it as its version of Initio Narcotic Delight.
Where can I buy Scentual Obsessions Psychedelic?
It is in stock at $40 for 30ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.