Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 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

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm costs £23 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm is £1.99 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm is EDP and listed as masculine, while Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex. 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.

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.

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessHamidi Oud Greatness, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al YoumHamidi Oud Greatness
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review7.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection8.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£23£24.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byInitio Oud for GreatnessInitio 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

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Hamidi Oud Greatness

Top Notes

  • Lavender
  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Natural Oud Wood

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender
  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Natural Oud Wood that Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm

  • Woody
  • Musky
  • Oud
  • Earthy
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Warm spicy
  • Spicy

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

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

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Compliment
  • Confident
  • Luxurious

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Modern

Both share Dark and Modern. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm also lists Bold, Elegant, Powerful, Warm, Masculine, Compliment, Confident and Luxurious. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Intense.

Occasions

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Colder weather

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Evening
  • Cold weather

Both share Evening. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm also lists Signature, Formal, Winter and Colder weather. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Cold weather.

Performance

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm

  • Long lasting
  • Powerful

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Long lasting

Both share Long lasting. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm also lists Powerful.

Style lane

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm

  • Spicy woody

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Spicy woody

Both share Spicy woody.

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 Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm (£23)

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm has 1 community review and Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm costs £23 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm is £1.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm rates higher.

Which projects more, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Oud Greatness 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 Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm rates higher.

Which is better value, Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm or Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Atlas ratings give Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10, so Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm rates higher.

What notes do Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm and Hamidi Oud Greatness share?

They share 6 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.

Which occasions suit Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm and Hamidi Oud Greatness?

Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal, Winter and Colder 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 Arabiyat Prestige Oud Al Youm
  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Hamidi Oud Greatness

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