Oil Perfumery 2020 Oil

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Initio Oud For Greatness

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Oil Perfumery Initio Oud For Greatness is a perfume oil launched in 2020. Initio Oud For Greatness opens with Nutmeg and Saffron, settles into a heart of Oud and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Oil Perfumery's Initio Oud For Greatness carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A powerful and sophisticated fragrance that embodies bold luxury with a rich oud and spice profile.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
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Initio Oud For Greatness Perfume Oil bottle
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Oud for Greatness by Initio Parfums Privés
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron54%
Nutmeg46%
Heartas listed
Oud69%
Lavender31%
Baseas listed
Patchouli39%
Musk28%
Amber17%
Sandalwood17%

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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich oud and spices work well in cooler temperatures, making it particularly suitable for fall and winter. However, the aromatic and saffron elements provide versatility in spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

The intense projection and rich oud make it suitable for formal events and evening dates, though possibly too strong for sports and casual settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Initio Oud For Greatness is an opulent blend embracing the deep resonance of oud with aromatic spices. Saffron and nutmeg introduce a stimulating spice, while the heart of oud dominates, enriched further by the warmth of patchouli and musk.

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