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    Side by side

    L'Initial Eau de Parfum vs. Ibisco

    Very similar
    Ibisco by L'Erbolario bottle

    Ibisco

    L'Erbolario
    Eau de Parfum2013
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: L'Initial Eau de Parfum vs. Ibisco
    L'Initial Eau de ParfumIbisco
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212013
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'Initial Eau de Parfum

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Iris
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Caramel

    Ibisco

    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Yellow Floral
    Floral
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeJasmine
    Elemi ResinLemonCorianderOrangeCardamom
    Heart
    Iris FlowerRose
    Ylang-YlangHibiscusVanillaOrris RootJasmineRose
    Base
    VanillaCaramelTonka BeanPatchouliWhite Musk
    AmberPatchouliMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L'Initial Eau de Parfum vs. Ibisco
    L'Initial Eau de ParfumIbisco
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the powdery iris you grew up smelling on elegant women, finally composed without the smoky dustiness. Warm vanilla and caramel make it approachable; the Turkish rose keeps it earned.L'Initial Eau de Parfum
    Sweet enough to flirt, grounded enough to stay. The vanilla and hibiscus heart doesn't announce itself, it settles, powdery and warm, like something you'd find in a vintage Italian apothecary.Ibisco