Afnan Supremacy In Oud 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 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.

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.

Afnan Supremacy In Oud, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessFlavia Initial, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Afnan Supremacy In OudFlavia Initial
Overall rating8.2/10 · 1 review7.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.4/107.2/10
Projection7.8/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.8/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£42£15.20
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byInitio Oud for GreatnessInitio Oud for Greatness

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Afnan Supremacy In Oud

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Lavender
  • Nutmeg

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Sweet Notes

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Amber
  • Musk

Flavia Initial

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Woody Notes

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Lavender
  • Nutmeg
  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

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.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Afnan Supremacy In Oud

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Resinous
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Flavia Initial

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Afnan Supremacy In Oud also lists Sweet, Woody, Amber, Gourmand, Fruity, Smoky, Aromatic, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

Afnan Supremacy In Oud

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Confident
  • Luxurious

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense

Both share Sweet, Warm and Intense. Afnan Supremacy In Oud also lists Clean, Modern, Gourmand, Oriental, Confident and Luxurious.

Occasions

Afnan Supremacy In Oud

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Formal
  • Cooler weather

Flavia Initial

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Both share Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Afnan Supremacy In Oud also lists Social and Formal.

Performance

Afnan Supremacy In Oud

  • Versatile
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Flavia Initial

  • Moderate projection
  • Hours of longevity
  • Performs well

Afnan Supremacy In Oud lists Versatile, Subtle and Linear. Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well.

Style lane

Afnan Supremacy In Oud

  • Spicy woody

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet oud

Afnan Supremacy In Oud lists Spicy woody. Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Afnan Supremacy In Oud (8.4/10)
  • Projection: Wins Afnan Supremacy In Oud (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Afnan Supremacy In Oud (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Afnan Supremacy In Oud (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Afnan Supremacy In Oud or Flavia Initial?

Afnan Supremacy In Oud costs £42 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £26.80 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Afnan Supremacy In Oud or Flavia Initial?

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.

Which projects more, Afnan Supremacy In Oud or Flavia Initial?

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.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Afnan Supremacy In Oud or Flavia Initial?

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.

Which is better value, Afnan Supremacy In Oud or Flavia Initial?

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.

What notes do Afnan Supremacy In Oud and Flavia Initial share?

They share 6 notes: Saffron, Lavender, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.

Which occasions suit Afnan Supremacy In Oud and Flavia Initial?

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.

Compare with the original

  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Afnan Supremacy In Oud
  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Flavia Initial

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