Initial (Eau de Parfum)
Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
63 ratings
From your scent profile
Boucheron Initial Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a spicy, powdery warmth; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 68 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
PowderyWhat does Initial (Eau de Parfum) smell like?
Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn from daytime to evenings out. Most see its character as feminine and classic.
The top opens with blackcurrant, tangerine and lily of the valley. The heart pairs rose and jasmine with cinnamon, pepper and patchouli. Almond honey, vanilla and amber in the base make it sweeter and softer as it settles.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Blackcurrant
- Lily of the valley
- Tangerine
First hours
- Cinnamon
- Rose
- Patchouli
Towards evening
- Almond honey
- Vanilla
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 29%Winter
- 23%Spring
- 13%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Daytime23%
- Nighttime22%
- Evening22%
- Casual16%
- Office16%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026