Initial vs Blue Bergamot
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Initial takes 1 of 1 categories.
InitialChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Blue BergamotChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Initial1/1
Blue Bergamot0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Initial
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InitialBoucheronBlue BergamotLe Glorie FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 684 votes
Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
684 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
green84%
musky77%
rose69%
floral61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperCassisRed currant leafMandarin Orange
Heart
PatchouliRoseJasmineWildflowers
Base
HoneyMuskAlmond
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin OrangeJasmineCassisCoconutMelonCotton CandyPineapple
Heart2 to 4 hours
BlackberryLily of the ValleyJasmine OrchidRoseNutmegApricotCarawayPeach
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliChocolateCaramelVanilla
InformationalShared notesCassis, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Blue Bergamot, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,996
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews62
Overall rank#83,138
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerInitialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInitial by Boucheron opens with a sharp bite of black pepper and tart cassis before settling into a warm floral heart. Created in 2000 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this composition merges dark red currant leaf with rich honey and powdery almond. The spice cuts through the sweet nectar, preventing the jasmi…
Reviews →Blue Bergamot by Le Glorie Fragrances presents an intricate floral fruity gourmand profile that contrasts bright Mediterranean freshness with rich, confectionary sweetness. It opens with zesty bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly softened by spun cotton candy, tropical coconut, and crisp melon. As the initial b…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do Initial and Blue Bergamot smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Cassis, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose.
Is Initial or Blue Bergamot better for summer or winter?
Blue Bergamot suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Initial and Blue Bergamot?
Initial has top notes of Pepper, Cassis, Red currant leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Wildflowers, a base of Honey, Musk and Almond. Blue Bergamot has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cassis, heart notes of Blackberry, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Orchid and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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