Is Oil Perfumery Initio Oud For Greatness a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness?

Oud for Greatness EDP

Initio Parfums Privés   Original Acquired

Initio Oud For Greatness Oil

Oil Perfumery   Inspired Acquired
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2018 Year 2020
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud for Greatness EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Initio Oud For Greatness Oil
A powerful and sophisticated fragrance that embodies bold luxury with a rich oud and spice profile.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud for Greatness EDP A Initio Oud For Greatness Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud for Greatness EDP
Initio Oud For Greatness Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 38%
Musk 48% vs 27%
Saffron 36% vs 53%
Nutmeg 33% vs 46%
Lavender 30% vs 30%
Only in Initio Oud For Greatness
Oud 69% Amber 17% Sandalwood 17%
Shared Notes
Saffron 36% vs 53%
Nutmeg 33% vs 46%
Only in Oud for Greatness
Lavender 30%
Only in Initio Oud For Greatness
Oud 69% Lavender 31%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 38%
Musk 48% vs 27%
Only in Initio Oud For Greatness
Amber 17% Sandalwood 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oud for Greatness Initio Oud For Greatness
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud for Greatness

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Initio Oud For Greatness

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich oud and spices work well in cooler temperatures, making it particularly suitable for fall and winter. However, the aromatic and saffron elements provide versatility in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

The intense projection and rich oud make it suitable for formal events and evening dates, though possibly too strong for sports and casual settings.

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.

Overall scent match
73%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Musk, Saffron

Key Differences

Adds amber and oud

Where to buy

Oud for Greatness EDP
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