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L'Initial by Guerlain

L'Initial

by Guerlain · 2020 · for women

Released2020
Forwomen
Notes listed11
Top accordcaramel

Note pyramid

Heart notes

Accord breakdown

caramel100%
sweet89%
citrus84%
vanilla78%
powdery69%
iris63%
almond49%
fresh spicy48%
earthy47%
balsamic47%

Smells closest to L'Initial

Ranked by how many notes they share with this fragrance.

FragranceHouseYearForNotes
LuminaPininfarina2015womenAlmond, Spices, Neroli, Orange, Gardenia, Heliotrope, Cedar, Iris, Jasmine
Great Root, Green RuthChopova Lowena2025unisexBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin, Saffron, Orange, Nutmeg, Ginger, Lemon
Pink ExtasyMontale2014womenTangerine, Orange, Black Pepper, Turkish Rose, Iris, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Raspberry, White Musk
L'Initial Eau de ParfumGuerlain2021womenBergamot, Orange, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
Attar Al KaabaAl Haramain Perfumes—unisexSaffron, Bergamot, Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Apricot, Lemon, Taif Rose, Caramel, Patchouli
SognaNeadea2020womenIris, French Violet, Juniper Berries, Calabrian bergamot, Geranium, Cedar, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Egyptian Jasmine, Turkish Rose
Herbal 01 Collection InvigoratingZara2024menLavender, Suede, Caramel, Vetiver, Iris, Mandarin Orange, White Musk
Rose des VentsLouis Vuitton2016womenPeach, Green Notes, Black Currant, May Rose, Rose, Turkish Rose, Iris, White Musk, Orris Root
VirtusValhom2020menFrench Violet, Iris, Calabrian bergamot, Sage, Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon
ZenoMaison Alhambra2022womenGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple, Orange, Rose, Hyacinth, Lotus, Lily of the Valley, Apple

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FragranceYearForNotes
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Apres l'Ondee1906womenAnise, Cassia, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon, Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa, Carnation
Attrape Coeur2005womenPeach, Rose, Cinnamon, Violet, Iris, Tuberose, Jasmine, Vanilla, Amber
Beau Rivage Palace2026unisexBitter Almond, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood
Belle Epoque Limited Edition1999womenApricot, Jasmine, Orange, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean
Bouquet de Faunes1922womenSuede, Jasmine, Neroli, Amber, Carnation, Jasmine, Marjoram, Iris, Rose
Bouquet de Paris2019womenMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Carnation, Rose, Marigold, Amber, Black Tea, Smoke

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