Afnan Edict Ouddiction vs Hamidi Oud Greatness
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 Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £40.01 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Afnan Edict Ouddiction is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex. 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.
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Oud Greatness is Hamidi's spiced, resinous take on the modern niche oud template popularised by Initio's Oud for Greatness, built around lavender and saffron over a dense agarwood base.
Comparison
| Afnan Edict Ouddiction | Hamidi Oud Greatness | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.6/10 · 1 review | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 9.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 8.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.7/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £65 | £24.99 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| 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
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Hamidi Oud Greatness
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Afnan Edict Ouddiction lists Cardamom, Bergamot, Geranium, Rose, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood that Hamidi Oud Greatness does not.
Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Nutmeg and Natural Oud Wood that Afnan Edict Ouddiction does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Hamidi Oud Greatness
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
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Intense and Modern. Afnan Edict Ouddiction also lists Clean, Powerful, Gourmand and Luxurious. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Dark.
Occasions
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Afnan Edict Ouddiction lists Outdoor. Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Evening and Cold weather.
Performance
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Long lasting. Afnan Edict Ouddiction also lists Strong projection, Powerful and Subtle.
Style lane
Afnan Edict Ouddiction
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Afnan Edict Ouddiction lists Woody aromatic. Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody.
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 Hamidi Oud Greatness (£24.99)
Afnan Edict Ouddiction leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Hamidi Oud Greatness leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan Edict Ouddiction has 1 community review and Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Afnan Edict Ouddiction costs £65 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £40.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 9.2 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
Which projects more, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 8.5 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 8.7 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
Which is better value, Afnan Edict Ouddiction or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Edict Ouddiction 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10, so Afnan Edict Ouddiction rates higher.
What notes do Afnan Edict Ouddiction and Hamidi Oud Greatness share?
They share 5 notes: Saffron, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit Afnan Edict Ouddiction and Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Afnan Edict Ouddiction is tagged for Outdoor. Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.