INITIO Oud for Greatness
Oud-rich, woody, warm spicy, smoky, and aromatic.
Key Fragrance Notes: Oud, Agarwood Oil, Lavender, Saffron, Patchouli, Musk, Nutmeg
Oud for Greatness places oud at the center of a polished saffron-spice structure. Saffron and nutmeg give the opening warmth and tension while lavender adds aromatic lift against the dark woods. Agarwood oil reinforces the oud theme with dense woody depth, and patchouli extends the earthy base. Musk smooths the composition and increases its diffusive presence without softening the powerful character. The result is commanding and streamlined, using a focused palette of oud, spice, lavender, patchouli, and musk rather than an elaborate floral or gourmand progression.
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Key Notes
Oud, Agarwood Oil, Lavender, Saffron, Patchouli, Musk, Nutmeg
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- INITIO
- Release year
- 2018
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Woody Ambery
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Collection
- Black Gold Project
- Scent profile
- Oud, Woody, Warm Spicy, Smoky, Aromatic
- Full bottle size
- 90 mL / 3.04 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
Key notes: Oud, Agarwood Oil, Lavender, Saffron, Patchouli, Musk, Nutmeg
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Oud, Woody, Warm Spicy, Smoky, Aromatic
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Evening, Formal, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Commanding, Dark, Confident
Warm amber and spice facets give INITIO Oud for Greatness a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its commanding, dark, confident character suits evening, formal, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
INITIO Oud for Greatness is a powerful woody-ambery Eau de Parfum centered on oud, agarwood oil, lavender, saffron, patchouli, musk, and nutmeg. Oud and agarwood oil provide the dense woody core, while lavender brings aromatic freshness and saffron adds dry warmth. Patchouli deepens the earthy structure, nutmeg reinforces the spicy character, and musk smooths the composition into a persistent trail. The result is dark, woody, aromatic, warm, and commanding without relying on sweetness. It suits shoppers looking for a high-impact oud fragrance with spice, lavender, and a polished modern finish.
About the Brand
About the Brand
INITIO Parfums Privés is a French luxury fragrance house focused on high-impact unisex compositions and the sensory, emotional power of scent. Its catalog is organized into collections such as Carnal Blends, Absolutes, Hedonist, and Black Gold Project, with fragrances built around rose, oud, musk, woods, amber, tobacco, vanilla, florals, spice, and modern aroma molecules. The house presents its compositions through concentrated Eau de Parfum and Extrait de Parfum formats, with an emphasis on strong material signatures, diffusion, and distinctive olfactory effects.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
INITIO Oud for Greatness is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 90 mL / 3.04 fl oz.