Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 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

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh costs £37.95 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £12.96 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (25%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. 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.

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.

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessHamidi Oud Greatness, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Al Aneeq Fakhrul OudhHamidi Oud Greatness
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/107.5/10
Projection7.2/107.0/10
Scent accuracy6.8/107.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£37.95£24.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byInitio Oud for GreatnessInitio Oud for Greatness

Notes Comparison

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

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

Top Notes

  • Cypriol Oil (Nagarmotha)
  • Nutmeg
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Gurjan Balsam
  • Jasmine
  • Patchouli
  • Sandalwood

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

Hamidi Oud Greatness

Top Notes

  • Lavender
  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Natural Oud Wood

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Nutmeg
  • Saffron
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

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 Hamidi Oud Greatness does not.

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Lavender, Agarwood (Oud) and Natural Oud Wood that Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Amber
  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Rose

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Both share Oud and Patchouli. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Amber and Rose. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Lavender.

Vibes

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Modern

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Sweet, Bold, Warm, Light, Gourmand and Oriental. Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Dark, Intense and Modern.

Occasions

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Cold weather

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Evening
  • Cold weather

Both share Cold weather. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Autumn and Winter. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Evening.

Performance

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Sillage
  • Skin scent
  • Linear

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Long lasting

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Sillage, Skin scent and Linear. Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Long lasting.

Style lane

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Oriental oud

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Spicy woody

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Oriental oud. Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (7.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (£24.99)

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh leads on longevity, projection and value for money, while Hamidi Oud Greatness 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 Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh costs £37.95 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £12.96 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh rates higher.

Which projects more, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Oud Greatness 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 Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 6.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Hamidi Oud Greatness rates higher.

Which is better value, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10, so Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh rates higher.

What notes do Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh and Hamidi Oud Greatness share?

They share 4 notes: Nutmeg, Saffron, Patchouli and Musk.

Which occasions suit Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh and Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh is tagged for Autumn, Winter and Cold 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 Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh
  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Hamidi Oud Greatness

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