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Molyneux

Initiation

1990WomenClassic
7.9/ 10
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Molyneux Initiation is a discontinued women's fragrance, a floral, spicy chypre that leans towards autumn and spring and suits evenings and nights out.

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How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Animal

What does Initiation smell like?

Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter third. It is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, though it also finds a place in daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters call it feminine and classic, and only a few read it as masculine.

It opens with mimosa and ylang-ylang in a floral start. The heart holds rose, jasmine and spicy notes. In the base, amber, Indonesian patchouli, vanilla and Mysore sandalwood build a woody, sweet and powdery ground, and animalic musk adds depth to it.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mimosa
    • Ylang-ylang
  2. First hours

    • Rose
    • Jasmine
    • Spicy notes
  3. Towards evening

    • Amber
    • Indonesian patchouli
    • Animalic musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 32%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Winter
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    25%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Office
    13%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026