Initio Parfums Privés

Oud for Greatness

2018
The definitive power oud of the late 2010s. Saffron and lavender open with regal confidence before a rich, creamy oud core takes over. Enormous projection and longevity make it a statement fragrance — the kind that enters a room before you do.
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Sensory Profile

Sweetness Freshness Woodiness Intensity Longevity Complexity

Composition

Concentration Eau de Parfum
Style Niche
Notable Ingredients
oud saffron lavender nutmeg musk

Olfactory Structure

Family Oriental
Evolution Moderate
Sillage 9/10

Character

Moods

powerful bold sophisticated opulent

Season

Autumn Winter

Occasion

Evening

Thematic Territory

Boardroom dominance meets ancient spice routes — a power oud that commands attention without shouting

Era & Context

Modern

Emerged during the late-2010s power-oud trend, positioning itself as the accessible yet luxurious alternative to Middle Eastern attars. Became a signature scent in finance and entrepreneurial circles, embodying a new generation's interpretation of oud as status symbol.

Spiritual Links

Creed Royal Oud
8/10
Oud Dialogue Mood Convergence
Amouage Interlude Man
7/10
Oud Dialogue Maximalist Ethos
Dior Oud Ispahan
7/10
Oud Dialogue Oriental Thread
Tom Ford Oud Wood
6/10
Oud Dialogue Compositional Parallel
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood
6/10
Oud Dialogue Amber Warmth
Penhaligon's Halfeti
5/10
Oriental Thread Mood Convergence
Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo
5/10
Woody Foundation Mood Convergence

Influences

Absorbed from

Tom Ford Oud Wood Pioneering mainstream luxury oud format
Amouage Interlude Man Middle Eastern oud opulence and projection

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