French Avenue
Glorious Oud
Best Initio Oud for Greatness Dupe
French Avenue Glorious Oud is a clone of Initio Oud for Greatness, with a 74% accuracy score.
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74% MatchInspired by $435 original
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy74%
Longevity4-6 hours
SillageModerate
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The Scoop
Glorious Oud captures the spicy opening and woody heart of Oud for Greatness reasonably well, with cardamom and saffron providing similar top-note warmth. However, the clone's oud character feels slightly sharper and less refined, with the base lacking the same creamy ambroxan smoothness that gives the original its signature soft projection. The overall composition is competitive for the price point but noticeably drier in the dry-down.
Key Differences
Glorious Oud's oud note is more synthetic and linear, while the original offers better blending and longevity. The clone also shows reduced sillage and a slightly shorter wearing time compared to Initio's formulation.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.2 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring62%
Summer58%
Fall / Autumn96%
Winter100%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 36 ratingsWhat people who wear French Avenue Glorious Oud report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
oud
fresh spicy
warm spicy
patchouli
woody
lavender
musky
earthy
Longevity
Very weak0%
Weak7%
Moderate30%
Long lasting53%
Eternal10%
Sillage
Intimate3%
Moderate30%
Strong63%
Enormous3%
Who wears it
Female0%
More female6%
Unisex10%
More male29%
Male55%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced0%
Overpriced0%
Ok15%
Good value15%
Great value69%
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What wearers say
“For fans of the Oud for Greatness DNA, this stands as the closest interpretation, beating both Lattafa Oud for Glory and Afnan Supremacy in Oud. It is smooth right from the first spray, delivering that classic medicinal saffron, nutmeg, and lavender, all grounded by an earthy patchouli. Projection and longevity are strong, so it isn't safe for the office or enclosed environments.”
“So far I think this one and Infini Oud are the best clones of Oud for Greatness. The worst are Ministry Of Oud Greatest, which doesn't perform, and Oud For Glory, with a boring nuances added. Supremacy in Oud differs a lot, probably shouldn't be considered as a clone.”
“just dropping in to mention that women can totally wear this, I wear it all the time, it's one of my favorites, so ladies have no fear, wear what you like! the saffron and sweetness make this very alluring (maybe also a bit intimidating) on a woman, don't worry. also, this is the best dupe of the OG, bar none.”
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