Fragrance comparison

Initiation vs Theresa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

5 wins

Initiation

Molyneux

4.2375 votes

Rank #13,614 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Theresa

Evaflor

3.9134 votes

Rank #39,569 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Initiation takes 5 of 7 categories.

Initiation
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Theresa
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Initiation5/7

Theresa1/7

Ratings & consensus: Initiation
Community sentiment: Initiation
Longevity: Initiation
Sillage & projection: Theresa
Value for money: Tie
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

TheresaEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

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

26%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerInitiationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityInitiation

SillageTheresa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

amber92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachTuberosePlumIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVetiverOakmossPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night94

Spring13

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night92

Category winnerInitiationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 35%Work 27%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#39,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Evaflor Theresa delivers an inviting mix of rich stone fruit, creamy white flowers, and damp moss. It kicks off with a bright pop of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into lush plum and powdery iris. The heart feels full and feminine without turning sticky. As it dries, warm amber, patchouli, and earthy vet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Initiation or Theresa?

Initiation takes 5 of 7 categories. Initiation is rated 4.23/5 from 75 votes; Theresa is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose Initiation for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Theresa for a fruity and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Initiation or Theresa?

Initiation lasts longest (Initiation 66/100, Theresa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Initiation or Theresa?

Theresa projects furthest (Theresa 69/100, Initiation 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Initiation and Theresa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Initiation or Theresa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Initiation and Theresa?

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. Theresa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Tuberose, Plum and Iris, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.