Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Afnan Supremacy In Oud costs £42 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £26.80 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (67%). Afnan Supremacy In Oud is EDP and listed as unisex, while Flavia Initial is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
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.


| Afnan Supremacy In Oud | Flavia Initial | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.2/10 · 1 review | 7.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Projection | 7.8/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £42 | £15.20 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Initio Oud for Greatness | Initio Oud for Greatness |
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
6 shared notes.
Afnan Supremacy In Oud lists Sweet Notes and Amber that Flavia Initial does not.
Flavia Initial lists Woody Notes that Afnan Supremacy In Oud does not.
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Afnan Supremacy In Oud also lists Sweet, Woody, Amber, Gourmand, Fruity, Smoky, Aromatic, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy.
Both share Sweet, Warm and Intense. Afnan Supremacy In Oud also lists Clean, Modern, Gourmand, Oriental, Confident and Luxurious.
Both share Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Afnan Supremacy In Oud also lists Social and Formal.
Afnan Supremacy In Oud lists Versatile, Subtle and Linear. Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well.
Afnan Supremacy In Oud lists Spicy woody. Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud.
Afnan Supremacy In Oud 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 Supremacy In Oud has 1 community review and Flavia Initial has 1.
Afnan Supremacy In Oud costs £42 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £26.80 cheaper.
Atlas ratings give Afnan Supremacy In Oud 8.4 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10, so Afnan Supremacy In Oud rates higher.
Atlas ratings give Afnan Supremacy In Oud 7.8 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10, so Afnan Supremacy In Oud rates higher.
Atlas ratings give Afnan Supremacy In Oud 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10, so Afnan Supremacy In Oud rates higher.
Atlas ratings give Afnan Supremacy In Oud 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10, so Afnan Supremacy In Oud rates higher.
They share 6 notes: Saffron, Lavender, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.
Afnan Supremacy In Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Formal and Cooler weather. Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.