Oud for Greatness
Oud for Greatness by Initio is an unisex eau de parfum from 2018 in the luxury price tier. It opens with saffron, nutmeg and lavender, moves into oud and patchouli and dries down to musk, amber and sandalwood. Expect around 12 hours of wear, and it projects very strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Heart
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Dry-down
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
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