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Initiation

Molyneux · Female

Initiation by Molyneux is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Initiation was launched in 1990. Top notes are Peach, Gardenia, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Mandarin O…

PeachGardeniaBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamotTuberoseYlang-ylang

LONGEVITY66

SILLAGE56

RATING4.2

RANK#13297

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ORDER Similarity Rank Rating Longevity

GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex

HOUSE Any Same house Other houses

SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+

PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter

SEASON Any Warm Cool

MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 matches to Initiation with a shared dry-down, closest first.

MATCH

Van Cleef & Arpels

First

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Civet.

First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind…

Rank #917 4.0 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Civet Honey Lily-of-the-valley Mandarin Orange

72 LONGEVITY Long

64 SILLAGE Strong

75 LOVE / HATE Liked

59 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

4 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Bill Blass

Basic Black

Shares Carnation, Civet, Coconut.

Basic Black by Bill Blass is a spicy, mossy floral chypre with a vintage dressed-up attitude. Reviewers often notice carnation, coriander, oakmoss, mu…

Rank #3,036 3.9 rating Female

SHAREDCarnation Civet Coconut Honey Mandarin Orange Oakmoss

69 LONGEVITY Long

62 SILLAGE Strong

74 LOVE / HATE Liked

78 PRICE VALUE Good value

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Sweet, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Jil Sander

Jil Sander Woman III

Shares Aldehydes, Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation.

Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy…

Rank #4,351 4.2 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Brazilian Rosewood Carnation Coconut Honey Lily-of-the-valley

81 LONGEVITY Eternal

69 SILLAGE Strong

80 LOVE / HATE Liked

60 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Ted Lapidus

Creation 1984

Shares Carnation, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-valley.

Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreci…

Rank #2,587 3.9 rating Female

SHAREDCarnation Gardenia Lily-of-the-valley Mandarin Orange Narcissus Oakmoss

80 LONGEVITY Long

73 SILLAGE Strong

72 LOVE / HATE Liked

64 PRICE VALUE Good value

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Cartier

Panthere

Shares Carnation, Civet, Gardenia.

Panthere by Cartier (1986) opens with a sharp burst of orange blossom, mandarin, and warm ginger that immediately commands attention. Within minutes,…

Rank #379 4.2 rating Female

SHAREDCarnation Civet Gardenia Heliotrope Mandarin Orange Narcissus

79 LONGEVITY Long

71 SILLAGE Strong

81 LOVE / HATE Loved

60 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Robert Piguet

Bandit

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Civet.

Bandit by Robert Piguet is a historic leather chypre that challenges expectations. It opens with bracing galbanum and aldehydes before settling into a…

Rank #907 4.4 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Civet Coconut Gardenia Oakmoss

75 LONGEVITY Long

68 SILLAGE Strong

75 LOVE / HATE Liked

49 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Animalic

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MATCH

Valentino

Vendetta Donna

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Vendetta Donna by Valentino is a lush, sunlit floral fruity scent that arrived in 1991 with big personality. It opens with rich dark plum, fuzzy peach…

Rank #3,941 4.1 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Heliotrope Honey Narcissus Peach

75 LONGEVITY Long

71 SILLAGE Strong

77 LOVE / HATE Liked

53 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Sweet, Woody

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MATCH

Jean Desprez

Jardanel

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Civet.

Jardanel by Jean Desprez is an elusive, vintage chypre from 1917. Built on a traditional structural spine of oakmoss, civet, and leather, it wraps a d…

Rank #33,508 4.7 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Civet Honey Lily-of-the-valley Narcissus

78 LONGEVITY Long

56 SILLAGE Strong

93 LOVE / HATE Loved

56 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Sweet, Woody

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MATCH

Oleg Cassini

Cassini

Shares Carnation, Civet, Coconut.

Cassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and…

Rank #2,464 4.2 rating Female

SHAREDCarnation Civet Coconut Gardenia Mandarin Orange Oakmoss

80 LONGEVITY Long

74 SILLAGE Strong

81 LOVE / HATE Loved

59 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

6 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Castelbajac

Premiere

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Civet.

Premiere by Castelbajac opens with a fizzy blast of aldehydes and sharp bergamot, backed by the green spring crunch of hyacinth and tart black currant…

Rank #44,832 4.1 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Civet Honey Lily-of-the-valley Oakmoss

54 LONGEVITY Moderate

71 SILLAGE Strong

76 LOVE / HATE Liked

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OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Animale

Shares Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation, Civet.

Animale by Animale opens with a sharp burst of coriander, bergamot, and green notes before revealing a dense heart of honeyed carnation and rose. The…

Rank #1,083 4.0 rating Female

SHAREDBrazilian Rosewood Carnation Civet Coconut Honey Lily-of-the-valley

81 LONGEVITY Eternal

76 SILLAGE Enormous

72 LOVE / HATE Liked

70 PRICE VALUE Good value

OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Sweet, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Lancetti

Suspense

Shares Carnation, Honey, Lily-of-the-valley.

Suspense by Lancetti delivers a striking contrast of bitter greenery and golden sweetness, making it a standout choice for those who appreciate comple…

Rank #8,276 4.5 rating Female

SHAREDCarnation Honey Lily-of-the-valley Mandarin Orange Narcissus Oakmoss

73 LONGEVITY Long

67 SILLAGE Strong

87 LOVE / HATE Loved

65 PRICE VALUE Good value

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Robert Piguet

Fracas

Shares Carnation, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-valley.

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard fo…

Rank #536 4.0 rating Female

SHAREDCarnation Gardenia Lily-of-the-valley Mandarin Orange Narcissus Oakmoss

79 LONGEVITY Long

73 SILLAGE Strong

76 LOVE / HATE Liked

50 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Floral, Animalic

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MATCH

Nicole Miller

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Heliotrope.

Nicole Miller by Nicole Miller is an opulent, honeyed floral chypre launched in 1993. It leans heavily into a dense, golden profile dominated by succu…

Rank #3,251 3.8 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Heliotrope Honey Mandarin Orange Peach

69 LONGEVITY Long

63 SILLAGE Strong

73 LOVE / HATE Liked

70 PRICE VALUE Good value

OPENING

4 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Sweet, Woody

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MATCH

Rochas

Mystere

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Civet.

Mystere by Rochas is a dense, aromatic green chypre built for those who love vintage complexity. It opens with sharp galbanum and bitter coriander bef…

Rank #267 4.5 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Civet Gardenia Lily-of-the-valley Narcissus

79 LONGEVITY Long

72 SILLAGE Strong

87 LOVE / HATE Loved

46 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Floral, Animalic

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MATCH

Jinkoh Store

Vintage Affair

Shares Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation, Civet.

Vintage Affair by Jinkoh Store is a rich oriental floral perfume that blends vintage warmth with modern artisanal depth. It opens with an energizing s…

Rank #17,719 4.8 rating Unisex

SHAREDBrazilian Rosewood Carnation Civet Gardenia Heliotrope Narcissus

97 LONGEVITY Eternal

71 SILLAGE Strong

95 LOVE / HATE Loved

68 PRICE VALUE Good value

OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Woody, Floral

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MATCH

Balenciaga

Michelle

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Coconut.

Balenciaga Michelle opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes, tempered by a creamy coconut and ripe peach. It quickly moves past t…

Rank #3,854 4.3 rating Female

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Coconut Gardenia Oakmoss Peach

64 LONGEVITY Long

64 SILLAGE Strong

83 LOVE / HATE Loved

57 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Sweet, Woody

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MATCH

Kenzo

Shares Carnation, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-valley.

Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy…

Rank #21,935 4.2 rating Female

SHAREDCarnation Gardenia Lily-of-the-valley Mandarin Orange Oakmoss Peach

75 LONGEVITY Long

70 SILLAGE Strong

79 LOVE / HATE Liked

52 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

ACCORDS

White Floral, Sweet, Woody

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MATCH

Phronema Perfumes

Masae Aida no Tebukuro

Shares Aldehydes, Civet, Heliotrope.

Masae Aida no Tebukuro by Phronema Perfumes is a daring woody aromatic composition that centers on a rich, historical Russian leather accord. It weave…

Rank #47,611 3.8 rating Unisex

SHAREDAldehydes Civet Heliotrope Honey Oakmoss Tuberose

96 LONGEVITY Eternal

73 SILLAGE Strong

70 LOVE / HATE Liked

43 PRICE VALUE Fair

OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

5 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Sweet, Woody, Animalic

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MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Baz

Shares Aldehydes, Carnation, Civet.

Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous c…

Rank #22,929 4.3 rating Unisex

SHAREDAldehydes Carnation Civet Honey Lily-of-the-valley Tuberose

87 LONGEVITY Eternal

84 SILLAGE Enormous

83 LOVE / HATE Loved

26 PRICE VALUE Pricey

OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Woody, Animalic, Amber