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This budget-friendly 'Oud for Greatness' inspired scent gets mixed reviews for its rough edges and inconsistent performance, making it a bit of a gamble, though some do rate it highly when layered.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives Oud for Greatness (2019) - lavender, oud and oud translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 5% |
| Floral | 6% | 10% |
| Fruity | 0% | 5% |
| Green | 3% | 5% |
| Sweet | 13% | 30% |
| Warm | 29% | 90% |
| Woody | 23% | 90% |
| Earthy | 29% | 60% |
| Animalic | 20% | 55% |
| Fresh | 8% | 15% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong spicy and woody accords, combined with what some describe as a 'spice bomb' characteristic, make it unsuitable for the office. However, its bold character and formal leaning oud make it quite fitting for dates and formal events, particularly in colder weather.
Seasons
Oud-saffron beast built for winter and autumn; far too dense for warm weather.
Occasions
Formal evening, statement wear. Office wear not advised - very loud.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Lavender, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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