Initial

Name: Boucheron Initial
Brand: Boucheron
Rating: 3.4 (39 reviews)

Boucheron

3.4

39 reviews

46%

would repurchase

3.6/5

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3.0

from

MadAboutTheBois

20 years ago

If you can get by the incredibly tacky bottle you'll be treated to a lovely scent - at first. I've found that while I enjoy it (the parfum of course) immediately after application and for a few...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

3.0

from

Anda

20 years ago

I'd give this a 3.5 rating becos it's not my fave scent, but I DO like it well enuf. It's smoky and peppery, almost warm up the nose, and the honey and almonds give it a smooth amber tone that's...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0

from

pupsi

20 years ago

It smells to spicy on me. The combination of sweet and spice gives me a headache. I loved the bottle, but not the fragrance.

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBrown

4.0

from

NancyM

20 years ago

This is one of my all time favorite scents and is quickly becoming my signature scent. I love spicy patchouli based scents but this one has a touch of floral in it that softens it a bit. It's a...

About reviewer (405 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesOther

5.0

from

achtungbaby023

21 years ago

Does anyone else agree with me when I say that this is sex in a bottle? Talk about a head-turning scent! Initial has become one of my perfume staples and I hope it will be around for a long time.

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

KauaiShan

21 years ago

love everything about this - my signature scnet. The pearl bottle is so pretty but the scent is amazing. I wear the EDT during the day and EDP at night and both are gorgeous. Truly a soft oriental.

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

2.0

from

FeatherHen

21 years ago

This one was an impulse purchase for me. After reading all of the reviews, I was so sure I'd like it that I bought it without even testing. What's worse, I bought one 3.4 oz EDP for myself, and...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesGray

3.0

from

tishee

21 years ago

I must say that I was disappointed when I tested this fragrance for I did not like it. It was rather soft and actually remained that way thoughout my wearing of it but that was it. It neither gave...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown

2.0

from

lilly_munster

21 years ago

Just as I thought I was crazy...well, no kidding! I have 3 bottles of Initial right now. The first I bought from Harrods UK when the perfume was out and only exclusive for Harrods. I tried it there...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

2.0

from

sgallo

21 years ago

I was the victim of an unwanted department store spritzing with this perfume. It's a fragrance for someone more mature than I am. However, it certainly has staying power (I tried all day to wash...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

2.0

from

irongirl

21 years ago

This fragrance is a strong oriental. I've never liked orientals, but I really wanted to like this one. Unfortunately, it smelled overpowering and dated to me. Even worse, my DH described it as...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

2.0

from

ladylydiebug

21 years ago

I love the bottle for this. Unfortunately it's the only thing about it that i love. It made me smell like a man. It was ok at first, almost promising. Kind of soft and oriental but then the pepper...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0

from

firesyren

22 years ago

I am loving this fragrance. It is totally unique, and lasts like crazy on me. I am bad at describing scents, so if you go to Sephora they have a good description. I have the EDP and body lotion....

About reviewer (383 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

3.0

from

Ariella4ever

22 years ago

the scent is delicious, but it is way too powdery for my taste.

About reviewer (122 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

DaleJrsGirl

22 years ago

I love Initial. To me it's very elegant and soft. I have the lotion, shower gel, and perfume. I like the lotion the best. It's not as strong as the perfume and to me smells a little different...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

tatiana123

22 years ago

Gorgeous fragrance, but too much mandarin, for my taste.

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairOther

EyesOther

4.0

from

coleslaw

22 years ago

This is a nice, elegant, spicy fragrance along the lines of Fendi (my 80s staple) without the in-your-face 80s-ness & headiness (like Opium & Poison). Even though it's spicy, this strikes me as a...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

1.0

from

GlamDiva

22 years ago

Spicy and overpowering. If you like Opium, you may like Initial.

About reviewer (1118 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

2.0

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auntgooey

22 years ago

Nice spicy oriental. Deep but not overpowering. One of the few orientals I find suitable for the office. Top notes of blackcurrant, mandarin, lily of the valley and cardamom. Heart notes of rose,...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther