Is Zimaya Happy Oud a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Happiness?
Oud for Happiness EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2023 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Happy Oud EDP
Oud for Happiness (Initio) and Happy Oud (Zimaya) both feature prominent oud, sweet, and woody notes, but diverge significantly in their overall accord profile. Initio's creation leans towards a more vibrant and spicy experience, while Zimaya's take is a bolder, oud-leather bomb. The price difference is substantial, with Zimaya being a budget-friendly alternative. If you crave a smoother, more nuanced oud with uplifting spice, go for Initio. However, if you desire a potent, unapologetic oud-leather fragrance at a fraction of the cost, Zimaya is the clear choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud for Happiness
- Happy Oud
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more refined oud experience.
- You enjoy vibrant and uplifting spicy notes.
- Price is not a major concern for you.
- You want a more nuanced and complex fragrance.
- You love bold, unapologetic oud-leather scents.
- You're seeking a budget-friendly alternative.
- You want a strong and long-lasting fragrance.
- You prefer a more intense and daring scent profile.
Brighter than the name suggests. Bergamot and ginger fizz, licorice curls through a green, woody centre, and vanilla and musk close it. An unusual spicy-sweet oud scent with real reach.
Divisive, potent, and a total steal for its price point. Ignore the 'Happy' in the name, this oud-leather beast is for those who like to make an entrance. It's not a blind buy unless you live for bold, Middle Eastern-inspired scents.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Leather
29% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
22% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Ginger
23% share of the perfume
Licorice
20% share of the perfume
Bergamot
17% share of the perfume
Vanilla
15% share of the perfume
Musk
13% share of the perfume
Green Notes
12% share of the perfume
Leather
29% share of the perfume
Oud
23% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
22% share of the perfume
Tobacco
14% share of the perfume
Patchouli
9% share of the perfume
Amber
3% share of the perfume
Licorice
20% share of the perfume
Vanilla
15% share of the perfume
Musk
13% share of the perfume
Green Notes
12% share of the perfume
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
Ginger and licorice are warm, and vanilla and musk settle in well for autumn and winter. The bergamot makes spring workable.
Occasions
Bold and spicy with a long wear, it works for dates and evenings out. It is a lot for a quiet office or the gym.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.
Occasions
Given its strong oud and leather accords, this is too assertive for most office environments, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear unless you're feeling particularly bold, and definitely not for sport.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds bergamot and ginger, drops amber and leather
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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