Afnan Edict Ouddiction vs Flavia Initial
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
At a glance
Afnan Edict Ouddiction costs £65 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £49.80 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Afnan Edict Ouddiction is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Flavia Initial is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Afnan Edict Ouddiction is a dense woody aromatic oud extrait that sits in the same saffron lavender oud lane as Initio Oud for Greatness, opening with metallic saffron and citrus, evolving into a polished oud heart with rose and tonka, and settling into an earthy patchouli amber base supported by creamy sandalwood.
Flavia Initial
Initial is Flavia's interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives' Oud for Greatness, a spiced saffron and lavender oud that has become one of the most widely cloned niche compositions of the last decade.
Comparison
| Afnan Edict Ouddiction | Flavia Initial | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.6/10 · 1 review | 7.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 9.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Projection | 8.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £65 | £15.20 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Initio Oud for Greatness | Initio Oud for Greatness |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Flavia Initial
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Afnan Edict Ouddiction lists Cardamom, Bergamot, Geranium, Rose, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood that Flavia Initial does not.
Flavia Initial lists Nutmeg and Woody Notes that Afnan Edict Ouddiction does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Flavia Initial
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Afnan Edict Ouddiction also lists Woody, Amber, Citrus, Gourmand, Earthy, Aromatic, Rose, Green and Metallic.
Vibes
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Flavia Initial
Both share Intense. Afnan Edict Ouddiction also lists Clean, Powerful, Modern, Gourmand and Luxurious. Flavia Initial also lists Sweet and Warm.
Occasions
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Flavia Initial
Afnan Edict Ouddiction lists Outdoor. Flavia Initial lists Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Performance
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Flavia Initial
Afnan Edict Ouddiction lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Powerful and Subtle. Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well.
Style lane
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Flavia Initial
Afnan Edict Ouddiction lists Woody aromatic. Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Afnan Edict Ouddiction (9.2/10)
- Projection: Wins Afnan Edict Ouddiction (8.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Afnan Edict Ouddiction (8.7/10)
- Value for money: Wins Afnan Edict Ouddiction (8.2/10)
- Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)
Afnan Edict Ouddiction leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Flavia Initial leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan Edict Ouddiction has 1 community review and Flavia Initial has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Flavia Initial?
Afnan Edict Ouddiction costs £65 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £49.80 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 9.2 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
Which projects more, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 8.5 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 8.7 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
Which is better value, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
What notes do Afnan Edict Ouddiction and Flavia Initial share?
They share 5 notes: Saffron, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit Afnan Edict Ouddiction and Flavia Initial?
Afnan Edict Ouddiction is tagged for Outdoor. Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.