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BoucheronDiscontinued

Initial (Parfum)

2000

AI Generated

Versions Timeline

2000

Initial (Original Release)

Price Range
$200 – $300

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Jacques Cavallier

"Initial is a feminine floral fragrance introduced by Boucheron in 2000. It opens with a lively contrast of pepper, cassis, red currant leaf, and mandarin orange, creating a fresh yet gently spicy impression. The heart develops into a refined floral composition built around rose, jasmine, wildflowers, and patchouli. Honey and almond soften the drydown with a warm, subtly gourmand sweetness, while musk provides a smooth finish. Its character is elegant, polished, and approachable rather than forceful or avant-garde. Initial represents a graceful floral-fruity style with a comforting warm base and distinctly feminine presentation."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Alluring
Warm
Sophisticated
Romantic
Calm

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Date
Dinner
Formal

Fun Facts

Initial was launched in 2000 as a feminine Boucheron fragrance.

Jacques Cavallier is credited as the perfumer behind the composition.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyFruityCitrusFreshFloralEarthyWoodySweetGourmandPowderyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

pepper
cassis
red currant leaf
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

patchouli
rose
jasmine
wildflowers
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

honey
almond
musk

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Initial is generally experienced as an elegant, well-behaved floral-fruity fragrance. Its pepper, cassis, and mandarin opening provides freshness and gentle spice, while rose and jasmine form a polished floral heart. The honey, almond, and musk drydown adds warmth, sweetness, and a soft comforting quality. Performance is moderate rather than that of a loud powerhouse.”

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