Initiation

Initiation by Molyneux, launched in 1990, is a grand oriental floral that opens with a juicy peach and creamy gardenia, underscored by the dry, rosy-woody nuance of Brazilian rosewood. The heart is an opulent bouquet: tuberose and ylang-ylang lead a chorus of rose, narcissus, heliotrope, jasmine, carnation, and lily-of-the-valley, creating a lush, almost vintage-style white floral core. In the base, honey and amber sweeten a dark, animalic blend of civet, oakmoss, patchouli, and vetiver, while coconut adds an unexpected tropical softness. The result is rich, sweet, and boldly floral with a warm, sensual trail.

Collectors who love powerhouse florals with animalic depth—think 1980s and 90s orientals—will find Initiation compelling. It suits evening wear, cool weather, and those who appreciate a perfume that makes a statement. The dominant white floral accord (100%) and sweet (74%), woody (72%), and animalic (63%) facets mean it is not for the faint of heart. A must-try for fans of tuberose, civet, and honeyed chypres.

Molyneux Initiation（1990）係一款東方花香調女香，前調以蜜桃、梔子花同巴西玫瑰木揭開，果香多汁，木質微乾。中調係華麗白花束：晚香玉、依蘭依蘭領軍，玫瑰、水仙、天芥菜、茉莉、康乃馨同鈴蘭交織，豐盈復古。基調用蜂蜜同琥珀添甜，再以麝貓香、橡苔、廣藿香、香根草營造動物感同泥土氣息，椰子帶來意外柔滑。整體濃郁、甜美、花香澎湃，帶溫暖性感尾韻。適合鍾情八九十年代強勢花香、動物感深度嘅收藏家，夜晚、涼爽天氣或想令人留下印象時用。白花主導（100%），甜（74%）、木質（72%）、動物感（63%），絕非清淡之選。晚香玉、麝貓香、蜂蜜愛好者必試。