INITIO Oud for Happiness

$209.99

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Woody, spicy, oud, aromatic, vanilla.

Key Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, Ginger, Liquorice, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Oud, Musk.

Oud for Happiness makes oud feel energetic rather than conventionally dark. Bergamot and ginger brighten the opening, liquorice introduces a distinctive sweet-herbal edge, and cedarwood gives the oud a drier frame before vanilla and musk soften the finish.

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Key Notes

Bergamot, Ginger, Liquorice, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Oud, Musk

The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.

Fragrance Details

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About the Fragrance

Oud for Happiness is an INITIO Eau de Parfum from the Black Gold Project built around bergamot, ginger, liquorice, vanilla, cedarwood, oud and musk. The fragrance uses citrus, spice and a distinctive sweet-herbal liquorice facet to brighten the oud, while cedarwood adds dry structure and vanilla and musk smooth the finish. It presents oud in an energetic, approachable direction rather than a conventionally dark or resin-heavy one.

Quick Facts

Brand: Mystic Store
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Fragrance family: Woody Spicy
Expected wear: Extended
Projection: Strong
Strength: Strong
Collection: Black Gold Project
Scent profile: Woody, Spicy, Oud, Aromatic, Vanilla
Full bottle size: 90 mL / 3.04 fl oz
Availability: Available

Production Status

Production status: In Production

Notes & Composition

Key notes: Bergamot, Ginger, Liquorice, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Oud, Musk

The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Woody, Spicy, Oud, Aromatic, Vanilla

Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.

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When to Wear It

Best seasons: Fall, Winter
Best for: Date Night, Going Out, Special Occasion
Day / night: Day, Night
Mood: Energetic, Confident, Woody

Sweeter, richer facets give INITIO Oud for Happiness a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its energetic, confident, woody character suits date night, going out, special occasion.

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Summary

Oud for Happiness is a woody-spicy Eau de Parfum that makes oud feel energetic rather than heavy. Bergamot and ginger create a bright opening before liquorice introduces a distinctive sweet-herbal edge. Cedarwood frames the oud with dry structure while vanilla and musk soften the finish. The result balances aromatic freshness, spice, sweetness and woods without losing INITIO's dense house character. Its strong intensity and long wear make it especially well suited to fall and winter, going out, date nights and other settings where a confident woody fragrance fits.

About the Brand

INITIO Parfums Privés is a French niche fragrance house focused on the emotional, sensory, and magnetic effects of scent. Its collections explore musk, oud, woods, amber, florals, spice, vanilla, tobacco, fruit, and aromatic materials through highly concentrated, modern compositions. The house is known for strong performance, polished presentation, and fragrances designed around sensuality, attraction, energy, and altered perception, ranging from dense statement scents to smoother musky and aromatic styles.