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Key notes
SaffronNutmegLavenderAgarwood (oud)Patchouli
A beast of a niche oud — saffron and lavender over a smoky agarwood core that fills a room and lasts all day.
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Initio Oud for Greatness Dupe: Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory
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Key notes
SaffronNutmegOudPatchouliMusk
One of the most successful niche clones ever made — the same saffron-oud powerhouse. Community pick
The bottom line
Buy the dupe
The two note lists line up closely, though owners say it fades a little sooner than the original.
Owners put it at 8.1 for longevity against Initio Oud for Greatness's 8.9 — a little shorter, not a different kind of day.
Note match
92%
carries 6 of the original's 7 notes
Price difference
88% less
89% less by the ounce — $102 against $11
How owners rate them
- Initio Oud for Greatness
- Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory
Longevity
how long it lasts
Original
8.9
Dupe
8.1
Original 3,160 · Dupe 2,545 ratings
Sillage
how far it projects
Original
8.6
Dupe
7.9
Original 3,154 · Dupe 2,539 ratings
Value
whether it felt worth the price
Original
6.7
Dupe
9.0
Original 2,628 · Dupe 2,478 ratings
How it wears
Season
Cool weather
Strength
Long-lasting
Best for
Date night, special occasions
Oud over warm spice is what puts this on the cold-weather side of the year — it reads rich in cool air and can turn heavy in heat. This is an evening bottle. It has too much presence for an office and it isn't trying to hide that.
Where they differ
Listed in Initio Oud for Greatness, not in Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory
TopLavender
Initio Oud for Greatness opens with Lavender that Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory skips, so the two are furthest apart in the first minutes and closest once the base settles.
The analysis
Buy the dupe. Everything below the opening lines up — 6 of 7 notes — and the only difference is Initio Oud for Greatness's lavender. Owners have it 8.1 for longevity where Initio Oud for Greatness takes 8.9. That is 12% of Initio Oud for Greatness's price — $38 against $305.
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Common questions
What fragrance smells like Initio Oud for Greatness?
Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory is the closest affordable match we've found for Initio Oud for Greatness. It runs about $38 instead of roughly $305 — about 88% less.
Is Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory a good dupe for Initio Oud for Greatness?
Both share Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood and Oud — 7 notes in total, one of the deeper overlaps on this site.
Does Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory last as long as Initio Oud for Greatness?
Initio Oud for Greatness is known for strong, long-lasting performance, and Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory holds up well for a budget pick — expect most of a day's wear, with a light re-spray if you want it to carry into the evening.
How much cheaper is Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory than Initio Oud for Greatness?
Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory costs around $38 versus roughly $305 for Initio Oud for Greatness — about 88% less.
Does Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory smell exactly like Initio Oud for Greatness?
No. Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory gets the overall idea, but Initio Oud for Greatness carries Lavender in its top that Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory doesn't list.
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