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Greatness Eau de Parfum bottle Greatness EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
- Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££££
Extreme Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Extreme Oud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Extreme Oud EDP
Extreme Oud is a robust and luxurious fragrance that embodies the essence of rich oud surrounded by warm spice, perfect for making a statement in cooler months.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Greatness EDP
Extreme Oud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 39% vs 33%
Saffron 27% vs 44%
Only in Greatness
Lavender 33%
Only in Extreme Oud
Cinnamon 22%
Shared Notes
Oud 46% vs 58%
Rose 21% vs 41%
Only in Greatness
Patchouli 32%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 28%
Amber 32% vs 14%
Only in Greatness
Woody 29%
Only in Extreme Oud
Cedar 33% Patchouli 24%

Accords

Greatness Extreme Oud
95%
Oud
100%
Spicy
90%
85%
Woody
80%
Musky
60%
55%
Aromatic
55%
Amber
50%
45%
Smoky
Oud shared
95%
100%
90%
Woody shared
85%
80%
60%
55%
Amber shared
55%
50%
45%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Extreme Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The rich oud and spice notes are well-suited for cooler temperatures of spring and fall, while the heaviness might be overwhelming in the peak of summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With its luxurious and strong profile, it fits well into dates and casual settings, though it might be too intense for formal and sporty occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Greatness EDP
Extreme Oud EDP
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