Boucheron Initial
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pepper and black currant. The heart brings patchouli and rose. On the skin it settles into honey and musk. Overall it smells floral and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2000
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Initial notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Boucheron Initial
Boucheron is the house behind Initial.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, winter, fall and summer.
Other Boucheron perfumes
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Jaipur Homme, Iris De Syracuse and Pour Homme.
What Initial costs
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Sisley Soir De Lune and Unique'E Luxury Uniquee Luxury Mangonifiscent.
Who will like Initial
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by gourmand and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and gourmand smells and notes like patchouli and honey. Less obvious notes include red currant leaf, jasmine and almond. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Perfumes that smell like Initial
These perfumes have a close smell: Clandestine Angel Heart (8 shared notes), Sisley Soir De Lune (5 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Moth unisex (5 shared notes) and Unique'E Luxury Uniquee Luxury Mangonifiscent (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
Quick answers
Can men wear Initial?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does Initial last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2000.