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Ouddiction

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Alexandria UK Ouddiction is an Eau de Parfum. Ouddiction opens with Oud, Clove, Nutmeg, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Incense. Alexandria UK's Ouddiction carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Ouddiction is Alexandria UK's dupe of Initio's Oud for Greatness, chasing the same dark oud-and-vanilla power play. The spice opening is louder and less refined than Initio's original, and the incense-amber base is thinner and shorter-lived, but the oud-vanilla core is a recognisable, budget-friendly echo of the niche original.
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Ouddiction Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Oud for Greatness by Initio Parfums Privés
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Ouddiction opens with a bold oud accord sparked by saffron, nutmeg and clove, replicating the fiery entrance of Oud for Greatness but with a rougher, more synthetic edge than Initio's polished original. The heart softens into a creamy vanilla with resinous labdanum, tempering the smoky oud with sweetness in a similar way to the designer version, though the transition feels less seamless here. As it dries down, incense, cedar and amber build a warm, ambery finish that lasts a few hours rather than the original's heavyweight performance. It works well as an assertive evening scent for those who want the oud-vanilla contrast of Initio's cult favourite without the steep price tag, even if the polish and longevity fall short.

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