Fragrance comparison

Initiation vs Luna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Initiation

Molyneux

4.2375 votes

Rank #15,124 White FloralSweet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Luna

Morris

4.1226 votes

Rank #23,054 White FloralGreen

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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, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Luna
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Initiation4/7

Luna3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InitiationMolyneux

LunaMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 21%Had 29%Want 49%

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

23%Love

69%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerLunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLuna

SillageLuna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value69

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%

green90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

fruity60%

aromatic50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantGalbanumBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNarcissus

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskBenzoinVetyverAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Luna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night94

Spring44

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day75

Night100

Category winnerInitiationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerInitiationHigher 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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Luna by Morris is a bright, green-tinged white floral fragrance with a crisp vintage backbone. The scent opens with sharp galbanum, tangy lemon, and tart black currant that hit like cool garden air after a morning rain shower. As the brisk opening settles, a lush bouquet of gardenia, tuberose, and ylang-ylang softens …

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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 Luna?

Initiation takes 4 of 7 categories. Initiation is rated 4.23/5 from 75 votes; Luna is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Initiation for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Luna for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Initiation or Luna?

Luna lasts longest (Luna 75/100, Initiation 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Initiation or Luna?

Luna projects furthest (Luna 66/100, Initiation 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Initiation and Luna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Initiation or Luna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Initiation and Luna?

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. Luna has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Vetyver and Amber.