Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 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
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh costs £37.95 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £22.75 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (25%). Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh is EDP and listed as unisex, while Flavia Initial is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
Fakhrul Oudh is Al Aneeq's oriental woody oud, sitting in the spicy-amber oud lane popularised by Initio Oud for Greatness, though it leans its own way once the base opens.
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
| Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh | Flavia Initial | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 7.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £37.95 | £15.20 |
| Concentration | EDP | 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.
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Flavia Initial
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Cypriol Oil (Nagarmotha), Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Gurjan Balsam, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla that Flavia Initial does not.
Flavia Initial lists Lavender, Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud) that Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
Flavia Initial
Both share Oud and Patchouli. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Amber and Rose. Flavia Initial also lists Lavender.
Vibes
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
Flavia Initial
Both share Sweet and Warm. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Bold, Light, Gourmand and Oriental. Flavia Initial also lists Intense.
Occasions
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
Flavia Initial
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. Flavia Initial lists Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Performance
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
Flavia Initial
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Sillage, Skin scent and Linear. Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well.
Style lane
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
Flavia Initial
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Oriental oud. Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (7.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (7.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Flavia Initial (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh leads on longevity, projection and value for money, while Flavia Initial leads on scent accuracy and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh has 1 community review and Flavia Initial has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Flavia Initial?
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh costs £37.95 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £22.75 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh rates higher.
Which projects more, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10, so Flavia Initial rates higher.
Which is better value, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh rates higher.
What notes do Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh and Flavia Initial share?
They share 4 notes: Nutmeg, Saffron, Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh and Flavia Initial?
Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh is tagged for Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.