Is The Fragrance World UK Greatness a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness?

Oud for Greatness EDP

Initio Parfums Privés   Original Acquired

Greatness EDP

The Fragrance World UK   Inspired Favourite
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Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum bottle Oud for Greatness EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Greatness Eau de Parfum bottle Greatness EDP
£236.81 from
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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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 - Greatness EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Initio Oud for Greatness (2018) - the pyramid maps the original's nutmeg opening, oud heart, and white musk dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud for Greatness EDP A Greatness 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
Greatness EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 31%
Musk 48% vs 38%
Saffron 36% vs 27%
Nutmeg 33% vs 39%
Lavender 30% vs 33%
Only in Greatness
Oud 46% Amber 32% Woody Notes 29% Rose 22%
Shared Notes
Saffron 36% vs 27%
Nutmeg 33% vs 39%
Lavender 30% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 48% vs 38%
Only in Oud for Greatness
Patchouli 52%
Only in Greatness
Amber 32% Woody Notes 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oud for Greatness Greatness
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Greatness

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The nutmeg-led opening and white musk-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Initio bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Initio signature.

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
84%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Musk, Saffron

Key Differences

Adds amber and oud

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

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