Initio Parfums Privés

Oud for Greatness

Eau de Parfum

Femme
  Unisex
Masc
Main Note

Oud

Fragrance Notes

Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg, Natural Oud Wood, Natural Agarwood oil, Patchouli, Muscs

Fragrance Style

Earthy, Woody - Dark, Woody - Spicy

Scent Bar Staff Video Review for Oud for Greatness

Video Transcript

I feel Oud for Greatness by Initio really doesn't even need an introduction because ever since it was released in 2018, it's just been a massive hit for the brand and I personally love this fragrance Oud for Greatness. It's a very specific scent and the smell of agarwood or Oud is used very commonly in Middle Eastern fragrances. So when you hear Oud, chances are you're going to get a very Middle Eastern style scent.

Now, Oud on its own can be really funky, even a little bit challenging to some people, resembling blue cheese or something that you wouldn't really associate with a favorable, beautiful smell. But there's something about it that's very interesting and kind of addictive. Now, this does not feature that kind of Oud. I've smelled a lot of these pure natural Ouds and this is not like this. I'm going to say it's actually a little bit more user friendly, but it definitely does have that distinctive feel of Oud.

Now, the main things happening here are spices. I get a really wonderful saffron and nutmeg. There's a great amber and a musk that really persevere. This is definitely one of the longest lasting fragrances I've ever tried.

Now, let's talk about some comparisons. I would maybe compare this to Oud Immortelle from Byredo. There's something about it that brings me there, although this is definitely more bass heavy, where Oud Immortelle from Byredo maybe has a little bit more of a sweetness. I've read online of some people comparing this to Baccarat Rouge 540 from Francis Courjan and I wouldn't agree with that. I would think that this is a very different style of scent. It's definitely not as sweet as Baccarat Rouge. And I would say maybe more on the masculine side if we want to give this a gender at all.

So this is definitely a fragrance for wood fans, for spice fans, for just wearing something that will make a very distinctive, very elegant statement that lasts a very long time. I highly recommend Oud for Great

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Omgggg this is so BOSSY….. I draw all attention when I enter any room! I loveeee the smell it’s very captivating.
By   - Front desk agent  from Miami on 5/22/2025
I truly love this! It’s a scent that forces me to be in command when I walk into a room. This is one of the fragrances that empowers you with its expressiveness. It’s smoky and alluring, sexy, and romantic. Envelopes you with it’s subtle sweet spiciness, It has this deep woody aroma, that feels comfort. Trust me, this will make you want to dress the part.
By   - Esthetician from Glendale on 9/20/2024
One of my favorites perfume on the planet! When I wear this perfume to work- my colleagues are following me. Even the one that never were or love pardumes. It’s very special smell, very strong in the beginning and “ devine” after few hours. Just wait!
By   - Scientist  from Morgan Hill on 2/9/2023
Oud for Greatness is deep, rich, woody, and sexy. I've received a few compliments while wearing it. Dress this one up or it will wear you!
By   - Musician from Pensacola on 2/8/2022
This is pure power baby! Weezy baby's said it best: "I still got the vision like a line between two dots."
By   - PA from Santa Fe on 1/23/2022
Ladies and gentlemen behold! Oud for greatness 10/10 fragrance. Masterpiece of a fragrance. There is nothing that could be said that hasn't been said already. Beautiful oud smokey, mysterious, Devine. ultimate PANTY DROPPER!!!! experience the unexpected truly the best cologne out there for the price. With that being said women find this scent alluring dare to say will do wonders for most men even slightly heavy set too LOL. all jokes aside recommend 110%.
By   - customer service representative.  from ENCINO on 9/16/2021
Loved at first smell! earthy and light short lived scent.
By   - Independent Contractor from SPARTANBURG on 2/23/2021
I purchased this after smelling in person at NYC location. Sadly it was not anything like remembered. It's entirely too strong and does not smell high quality. It does last long however not the type of fresh oud I prefer. Very masculine but without any sex appeal.
By   - studen from San Antonio on 11/14/2020
I saw the rave reviews from my fellow Instagram Fragrance heads. Everyone was saying that this is like a beautiful cousin to Baccarat Rouge; and they were right. This sample was actually gifted to me along with one of my fragrance hauls from LuckyScent. I put the sample on my arm, and OH MY GAWD. As they say in Spanish, "Fue un Flechazo". I am so in love with this perfume. YES it has some similar vibes to it like BR 540, but this perfume adds a bit of a woodsy, cardamom, oud slightly masculine tone to it. Yes, the price is high, but it is so worth it. If you had only a few perfumes to choose this year, do this. You will not be disappointed. GORGEOUS.
By   - Sales from Dallas, Texas on 6/19/2020
This is the perfect oud fragrance! I love it. It's the perfect amount of oud not too heavy. Some other notes in here too, a little spice. It's well worth the money, I will be getting a bottle of this !
By   - Self employed  from Vienna on 5/13/2020
I have tried approx. 60 samples and I finally found the holy grail. This fragrance is amazing. Smell/check, silage/check, longevity/check, and projection/check. I have had people stop me and ask me what I'm wearing. Would recommend for Fall and Winter. Great smelling fragrance.
By   - RN from Dallas on 1/9/2020