Oud for Greatness combines oud and agarwood oil with lavender, saffron and nutmeg, alongside patchouli and musk. Saffron and nutmeg make the oud spiced and leathery, and lavender gives it an airy top. This is the eau de parfum, distinct from the hair perfume and body cream.
What Wearers Say
A sample wearer enjoys woody notes that become lightly and airily sweet through the drydown.
The same wearer finds the scent quite linear and does not get the fresh lavender opening others describe.
Great for
Someone who likes woody fragrance with an airy sweetness rather than a vanilla-dessert effect.
Not for
Someone who wants a distinct fresh-lavender opening or lots of change as the scent develops.
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How It Compares
vs. Lattafa Velvet Oud
Initio's Oud for Greatness is lavender, saffron, nutmeg, oud and patchouli. Lattafa's Velvet Oud is cardamom and violet leaf over suede, oud, amber and oakmoss.
Read the full comparison →vs. Afnan Supremacy Oud
Afnan's Supremacy Oud is saffron, lavender and nutmeg with sweet oud over musk and patchouli. Initio's Oud for Greatness lists the same notes, with agarwood oil.
Read the full comparison →vs. Lattafa Oud For Glory
Lattafa's Oud for Glory lists saffron, lavender, nutmeg, oud, patchouli and musk, nearly the same notes as Initio's Oud for Greatness.
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