Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 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
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh costs £60 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £35.01 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (16%). Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Bin Shaikh is Ahmed Al Maghribi’s regal oriental oud fragrance, blending aromatic lavender, saffron, florals, bakhoor incense, rich woods, and amber resins into a luxurious Arabic signature that feels vintage, powerful, and unmistakably royal.
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
| Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh | Hamidi Oud Greatness | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.0/10 · 1 review | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £60 | £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.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
3 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh lists French Lavender, Rose, Citrus, Oakmoss, Jasmine, Orchid, Sugar, Violet, Incense Bakhoor, Ambroxan, White Musk and Amber that Hamidi Oud Greatness does not.
Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Lavender, Nutmeg, Natural Oud Wood and Musk that Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
- Woody
- Amber
- Musky
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Oud
- Smoky
- Earthy
- Powdery
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Violet
- Green
- Incense
- Oriental
- Oakmoss
- Spicy
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh also lists Woody, Amber, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Powdery, Aromatic, Rose, Violet, Green, Incense, Oriental, Oakmoss and Spicy.
Vibes
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Dark and Modern. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh also lists Clean, Elegant, Powerful, Warm, Classic, Gourmand, Oriental and Luxurious. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Intense.
Occasions
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Evening. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh also lists Signature, Formal, Ceremonial and Cooler weather. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Cold weather.
Performance
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Long lasting. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh also lists Strong projection, Powerful, Excellent longevity and Subtle.
Style lane
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh lists Floral woody. Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh (7.5/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
- Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (£24.99)
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Hamidi Oud Greatness leads on lower price. They are level on value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh has 1 community review and Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh costs £60 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £35.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh rates higher.
Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh rates higher.
Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh and Hamidi Oud Greatness share?
They share 3 notes: Saffron, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).
Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh and Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Ceremonial and Cooler weather. Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Initio Oud for Greatness vs Ahmed Al Maghribi Bin Shaikh
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