Fragrance comparison

Initial vs Jardin De Jade

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 691 ratings analysed

Initial

Boucheron

4.09684 votes

Rank #2,996 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Jardin De Jade

Maison de l'Avenir

3.867 votes

Rank #44,444 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Initial
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Jardin De Jade
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Initial2/4

Jardin De Jade2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Initial
Sillage & projection: Jardin De Jade
Value for money: Jardin De Jade
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

InitialBoucheron

Jardin De JadeMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

684 votes

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityInitial

SillageJardin De Jade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value64

Category winnerJardin De JadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

honey77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

powdery74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PepperCassisRed currant leafMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmineWildflowers

Base

HoneyMuskAlmond

Top

BergamotLemonJasmineOrangeCassisBitter OrangeCotton CandyPineapple

Heart

LilyOrange BlossomHeliotropeNutmegPeachRoseBlackberryOrchid

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouliChocolateVanillaAlmondAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis, Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter67

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men11

Unisex11

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,996

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#44,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerInitialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Initial 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…

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Jardin De Jade by Maison de l'Avenir starts with bright citrus and a sugary punch of cotton candy. It soon shifts to reveal soft florals and a base of chocolate and vanilla. It is a sweet, easygoing unisex choice for casual days.

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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 Jardin De Jade?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Initial is rated 4.09/5 from 684 votes; Jardin De Jade is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Initial for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Jardin De Jade for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Initial or Jardin De Jade?

Initial lasts longest (Initial 71/100, Jardin De Jade 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Initial or Jardin De Jade?

Projection is very close: Jardin De Jade 67/100, Initial 65/100 for sillage.

Do Initial and Jardin De Jade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cassis, Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Initial or Jardin De Jade better for summer or winter?

Jardin De Jade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Initial and Jardin De Jade?

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. Jardin De Jade has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli.