
Initio
A bold collision of spiced cardamom and pink pepper ignites a smoky, resinous heart of oud and agarwood, grounded by leather and warm amber
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Best Clone
The best clone of Initio Oud for Greatness is Oud for Glory by Lattafa, with a 82% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $435 original.

Lattafa
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
While the note structure is nearly identical, Oud for Glory exhibits slightly less nuanced development and a more linear progression compared to the original's evolving complexity. The clone also tends to show reduced silage after 4-5 hours, though dry-down performance remains comparable.

Lattafa
$19
FragranceShop
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone's oud accord is slightly more straightforward and less complex, lacking some of the original's nuanced layering. Longevity is comparable at 8-10 hours, but Oud for Greatness projects with greater intensity throughout the wear.

Afnan
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The original has superior longevity (8+ hours vs 6-7 hours) and more refined leather undertones; the clone's oud presentation is somewhat more linear and less evolving throughout wear.

Zimaya
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The Zimaya clone has slightly shorter longevity (5-6 hours vs 8+ hours) and a softer leather note in the heart. Sillage is comparable, but the original's bold aromatic character translates as more muted in the clone, particularly after the first 2 hours.

Fragrance World
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone provides a commendable scent profile match but lacks the powerful sillage and lasting power of the original, with the oud and base notes feeling less complex and refined. Fragrance World's version is a solid budget alternative but noticeably thinner in the heart and dry-down phases.

La Ree Fragrances
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone offers comparable longevity but slightly reduced sillage compared to the original. Amazing Agar's oud presentation feels more straightforward and less nuanced, missing some of the subtle ambroxan shimmer and leather richness that define Oud for Greatness.

Maison Alhambra
$18
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
Infini Oud delivers comparable spice and oud character but lacks the refined ambroxan-driven base that makes the original feel more luxurious and long-lasting. Longevity and projection are moderately similar, though the original tends to have stronger performance and more sophisticated dry-down development.

Riiffs
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone presents a more linear oud profile that doesn't evolve as intricately as Initio's version, and the mid-range spice notes feel slightly sharper and less balanced. Additionally, the longevity and projection are marginally less impressive than the original, though still respectable for a dupe offering.

Lattafa
$10
FragranceNet
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone presents a more linear oud experience with less complexity in its middle notes compared to the original's sophisticated development. It also exhibits slightly softer sillage and slightly shorter longevity, lasting 6-8 hours versus the original's 10+ hour performance.

Swiss Arabian
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Swiss Arabian's version lacks the original's sophisticated spice articulation and incense complexity, with noticeably shorter longevity and a more linear progression. The base settles into a generic amber-musk sweetness rather than maintaining the original's woody, ambered depth.

French Avenue
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
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.

Khadlaj
$23
FragranceNet
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone offers good initial performance but trails in longevity and base note complexity compared to the original's more structured and longer-lasting composition. Khadlaj's version is noticeably lighter in sillage and refinement, though serviceable for the price point.

Zakat
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone's base is earthier with added vetiver, whereas the original emphasizes creamy sandalwood and ambroxan. Longevity and sillage are noticeably less refined in Royale Black, with a more linear development compared to the original's complex evolution.

Dua
$55
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
Dua's version softens the leather and oud intensity, making it more wearable but less aggressive; expect 1-2 hours less projection compared to the original's 10+ hour performance.