Is The Essence Vault Oud for Greatness - 839 a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness?

Oud for Greatness EDP

Initio Parfums Privés   Original Acquired

Oud for Greatness - 839 EDP

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Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum bottle Oud for Greatness EDP
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2018 Year -
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Oud for Greatness - 839 Eau de Parfum bottle Oud for Greatness - 839 EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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.
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Our Verdict - Oud for Greatness - 839 EDP
No. 839 takes on Initio's Oud for Greatness with a similarly bold saffron-oud-patchouli structure, but the oud is noticeably more synthetic and less resinous than Initio's high-concentration natural oud, and overall projection drops off faster.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud for Greatness EDP A Oud for Greatness - 839 EDP 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
Oud for Greatness - 839 EDP

Notes

Oud for Greatness
Oud for Greatness - 839

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli Patchouli 51% vs 55%
Musk Musk 48% vs 44%
Saffron Saffron 36% vs 57%
Nutmeg Nutmeg 33% vs 42%
Only in Oud for Greatness
Lavender Lavender 30%
Only in Oud for Greatness - 839
Oud Oud 100%
Shared Notes
Saffron Saffron 36% vs 57%
Nutmeg Nutmeg 33% vs 42%
Only in Oud for Greatness
Lavender Lavender 30%
Only in Oud for Greatness - 839
Oud Oud 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli Patchouli 51% vs 55%
Musk Musk 48% vs 44%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Oud for Greatness - 839
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Oud for Greatness - 839

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Wearers put Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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
59%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Patchouli, Musk, Saffron

Key Differences

Adds oud, drops lavender

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