Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 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
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm costs £23 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £7.80 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
Oud Al Youm is a majestic spicy woody oud fragrance that powerfully captures the commanding aura of Initio Oud for Greatness through saffron warmth, aromatic lavender, deep agarwood, and a smooth patchouli musk finish.
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
| Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm | Flavia Initial | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.3/10 · 1 review | 7.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Projection | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £23 | £15.20 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | 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.
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Flavia Initial
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
6 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Flavia Initial lists Woody Notes that Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
Flavia Initial
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm also lists Woody, Musky, Earthy, Aromatic, Warm spicy and Spicy.
Vibes
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
Flavia Initial
Both share Warm. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm also lists Dark, Bold, Elegant, Powerful, Modern, Masculine, Compliment, Confident and Luxurious. Flavia Initial also lists Sweet and Intense.
Occasions
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
Flavia Initial
Both share Signature and Evening. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm also lists Formal, Winter and Colder weather. Flavia Initial also lists Cooler weather.
Performance
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
Flavia Initial
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm lists Long lasting and Powerful. Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well.
Style lane
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
Flavia Initial
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm lists Spicy woody. Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Wins Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 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. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm has 1 community review and Flavia Initial has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Flavia Initial?
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm costs £23 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £7.80 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm rates higher.
Which projects more, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm rates higher.
Which is better value, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm rates higher.
What notes do Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm and Flavia Initial share?
They share 6 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm and Flavia Initial?
Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Winter and Colder weather. Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.