
Zimaya
Best Initio Oud for Happiness Dupe
Zimaya Happy Oud is a clone of Initio Oud for Happiness, with a 73% accuracy score and about 95% cheaper than the original.
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Happy Oud captures the citrus brightness and oud-forward character of Oud for Happiness reasonably well, with a similar uplifting opening and woody progression. However, the clone lacks the refined floral complexity of the original, particularly in the heart where the jasmine adds a delicate sweetness that Zimaya's version doesn't replicate as effectively. The base is slightly thinner and dries down faster, missing some of the original's creamy amber richness.
Zimaya's version has better performance in the first 2-3 hours but fades noticeably faster than the original, with reduced longevity and sillage. The heart notes feel more generic and woody rather than the balanced floral-oud interplay of the designer fragrance.
What people who wear Zimaya Happy Oud report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
“Initio fragrances are a 1:1. Pretty hard to clone due to the ingredients used to create them.If you don’t have the money to buy them which is the part that hurts to say the most, skip buying clones. Some say they are close to the OG and they really are not at all. I own both clones and the OG and can tell you for a fact they are similar but nothing close.Save your money and buy the real deal or buy something else.”
“asked ChatGPT if it's a dupe of any other ones. It's not a dupe of oud for happiness by initio. So then I went to LV and it's closest to Ombre Nomad. My dream cologne. And I have fulfilled my goal for pretty much 95% off of its pricetag (870 AUD). I feel like it smells stronger as well, so that's a plus.10/10, I don't know much else to say.”
“Great perfume for me. Although the initial alcohol blast is a bit annoying but after 5 minutes it goes away. Dries down really nicely! Lasts around 6-8 hours. For me it’s closer to OFG with a bit more earthiness. Still great value for money!”
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