L'Initial by Guerlain

Name: L'Initial
Brand: Guerlain
Rating: 8.1 (152 reviews)

2020for women

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

8.1/10

152 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

L'Initial by Guerlain is a widely worn Powdery Floral perfume for women. L'Initial was released in 2020. The composition is by Thierry Wasser. The top notes are Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange; middle notes are Iris, Rose, Iris pallida and Turkish rose absolute; base notes include Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka bean and Musk. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to wear it. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and spring (60% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 65% of votes
Smells mainly: powdery, floral, sweet

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

14 notes

L'Initial features 14 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

152 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

137 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

137 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

181 season votes

Spring30%
Summer18%
Autumn30%
Winter22%

Who wears it

Men8%
Unisex28%
Women65%

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