Initial vs Initial Perle de Soleil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Initial Perle de Soleil takes 4 of 7 categories.
InitialChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Initial Perle de SoleilChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Initial3/7
Initial Perle de Soleil4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Initial Perle de Soleil
- Community sentiment
- Initial Perle de Soleil
- Longevity
- Initial
- Sillage & projection
- Initial
- Value for money
- Initial Perle de Soleil
- Versatility
- Initial Perle de Soleil
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Initial
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InitialBoucheronInitial Perle de SoleilBoucheronWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 684 votes
Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%
4.36/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
Category winnerInitial Perle de SoleilRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
684 votes
42%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerInitial Perle de SoleilMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInitial
SillageInitial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInitial Perle de SoleilBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
honey77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
rose77%
floral69%
honey61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, floral and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperCassisRed currant leafMandarin Orange
Heart
PatchouliRoseJasmineWildflowers
Base
HoneyMuskAlmond
Top
Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
RosePepperJasminePatchouli
Base
HoneyVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer91
Fall55
Winter55
Day100
Night40
Category winnerInitial Perle de SoleilMost 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#28,720
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Boucheron Initial Perle de Soleil opens with a bright flash of juicy mandarin orange paired with tart black currant buds. As the top notes quiet down, crisp black pepper sparks against a traditional floral heart of rose and jasmine, anchored by a light patchouli leaf. The dry-down settles into warm amber, golden honey…
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.
Which is better, Initial or Initial Perle de Soleil?
Initial Perle de Soleil takes 4 of 7 categories. Initial is rated 4.09/5 from 684 votes; Initial Perle de Soleil is rated 4.36/5 from 33 votes. Choose Initial for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Initial Perle de Soleil for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Initial or Initial Perle de Soleil?
Initial lasts longest (Initial 71/100, Initial Perle de Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Initial or Initial Perle de Soleil?
Initial projects furthest (Initial 65/100, Initial Perle de Soleil 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Initial and Initial Perle de Soleil smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose.
Is Initial or Initial Perle de Soleil better for summer or winter?
For summer, Initial Perle de Soleil is the stronger pick. For winter, Initial is the stronger pick. Initial Perle de Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Initial and Initial Perle de Soleil?
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. Initial Perle de Soleil has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Honey, Vanilla and Amber.
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