Oud For Greatness by Initio Parfums Privés is an eau de parfum that opens on lavender and nutmeg and settles into patchouli, musk and saffron. It reads mostly warm, woody and clean on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are natural oud wood and saffron, in the oriental woody family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 72%
1.Amouage
Honour ManVery similar · Eau de parfum · For men
Both have patchouli, musk and nutmeg.
From $395 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 71%
2.Mancera
Red TobaccoVery similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2017
Both have patchouli, saffron and oud.
From $135 for 60 ml (2 oz)
- 66%
3.Amouage
Jubilation XXV ManSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men
Both have patchouli, musk and oud.
From $395 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 62%
4.Tom Ford
White SuedeSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone
Both have musk and saffron.
From $202 for 30 ml (1 oz)
- 62%
5.Tom Ford
Fucking FabulousSimilar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2017
Both have patchouli and lavender.
From $265 for 30 ml (1 oz)
- 61%
6.Frédéric Malle
Geranium pour MonsieurSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2009
Both have musk.
From $275 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 60%
7.Le Labo
Rose 31Somewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2006
Both have musk.
From $250 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 60%
8.Amouage
Jubilation 25 WomanSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have patchouli and musk.
From $395 for 100 ml (3.4 oz)
- 58%
9.Givenchy
Gentlemen OnlySomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2013
Both have patchouli, musk and nutmeg.
Price at retailer
- 58%
10.Tom Ford
Tuscan LeatherSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone
Both have saffron.
From $202 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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