Fragrance comparison

Initiation vs Fracas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,804 ratings analysed

4 wins

Initiation

Molyneux

4.2375 votes

Rank #15,067 White FloralSweet

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #586 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Initiation takes 4 of 7 categories.

Initiation
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Initiation4/7

Fracas3/7

Ratings & consensus: Initiation
Community sentiment: Initiation
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: Initiation
Versatility: Initiation
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

InitiationMolyneux

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerInitiationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerInitiationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerInitiationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachGardeniaBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangRoseNarcissusHeliotropeJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneyAmberCivetOakmossCoconutPatchouliVetiver

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Gardenia, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerInitiationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#586

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Initiation by Molyneux is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Initiation was launched in 1990. Top notes are Peach, Gardenia, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Narcissus, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Ho…

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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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, Initiation or Fracas?

Initiation takes 4 of 7 categories. Initiation is rated 4.23/5 from 75 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose Initiation for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Initiation or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Initiation 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Initiation or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Initiation 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Initiation and Fracas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Peach, Gardenia, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Initiation or Fracas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Initiation is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Initiation suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Initiation and Fracas?

Initiation has top notes of Peach, Gardenia, Brazilian Rosewood and Aldehydes, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Narcissus, a base of Honey, Amber, Civet and Oakmoss. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.