Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh vs RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is £17.96 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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is Extrait 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.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

A dark, smoky woody oriental built around saffron, agarwood, and patchouli for a bold masculine impression.

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessRiiFFS Goodness Oud Black, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Al Aneeq Fakhrul OudhRiiFFS Goodness Oud Black
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 reviewNo rating
Longevity7.8/10No rating
Projection7.2/10No rating
Scent accuracy6.8/10No rating
Value for money8.5/10No rating
Price£37.95£19.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexMasculine
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

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood
  • Oud

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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black does not.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Lavender, Agarwood and Oud that Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Amber
  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Rose

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Both share Oud and Patchouli. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Amber and Rose. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Lavender.

Vibes

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

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

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

Both share Bold, Warm, Gourmand and Oriental. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Sweet and Light. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Dark, Powerful, Modern and Masculine.

Occasions

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Cold weather

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter

Both share Autumn and Winter. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Cold weather. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Evening and Formal.

Performance

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Sillage
  • Skin scent
  • Linear

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Long lasting
  • Sillage
  • Skin scent
  • Powerful

Both share Sillage and Skin scent. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh also lists Linear. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Long lasting and Powerful.

Style lane

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh

  • Oriental oud

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Resinous woody

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh lists Oriental oud. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Resinous woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (6.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black (£19.99)

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh has 1 community review and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black has 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh or RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black?

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh costs £37.95 and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is £17.96 cheaper.

What notes do Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black share?

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

Which occasions suit Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black?

Al Aneeq Fakhrul Oudh is tagged for Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal and Winter.

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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

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