Is Eden Perfumes No.653 Oud For Greatness® a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness?
Oud for Greatness EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.653 Oud For Greatness® Parfum
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
A powerhouse oud that balances spice, wood, and mystery in a regal, magnetic blend. Not for the faint of heart, its projection and gravitas command attention and linger long after you leave the room.
Eden's No.653 chases Initio's raw, barnyard-leaning oud and spicy saffron heart with a decent amount of grit, but the transitions feel abrupt and the overall performance falls well short of the original's famously massive longevity and silage.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Patchouli
51%
vs
29%
Saffron
36%
vs
23%
Nutmeg
33%
vs
23%
Lavender
30%
vs
23%
Musk
48%
Saffron
36%
vs
23%
Nutmeg
33%
vs
23%
Lavender
30%
vs
23%
Oud
29%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oud for Greatness thrives in cold temperatures, where its warm, spicy, and resinous richness truly shines. While wearable in spring, it can be overwhelming in heat, making it ideal for crisp autumn evenings and the depths of winter.
Occasions
This is a statement scent best reserved for formal events, special nights out, or romantic encounters. Its power and sillage can be too assertive for the office or casual, sporty settings.
Seasons
A raw, intense oud fragrance suits cold weather and evenings, when its density and heat feel most fitting.
Occasions
Bold and intense enough for formal occasions and dates; too heavy and unconventional for office or casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Saffron, Nutmeg
Adds amber and clean musk, drops musk
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