Armaf Odyssey Aoud 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
Armaf Odyssey Aoud costs £24 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Armaf Odyssey Aoud is £0.99 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 10 distinct notes listed across both (50%). Armaf Odyssey Aoud is EDP and listed as masculine, while Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Armaf Odyssey Aoud
Armaf Odyssey Aoud is a dark spicy oud of saffron, nutmeg and lavender over oud, patchouli and clean ambroxan, widely described as an Oud for Greatness style fragrance.
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.
Comparison
| Armaf Odyssey Aoud | Hamidi Oud Greatness | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.5/10 · 1 review | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 8.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.4/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £24 | £24.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| 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.
Armaf Odyssey Aoud
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Heart Notes
Base Notes
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Armaf Odyssey Aoud lists Oud, Woody Notes and Ambroxan that Hamidi Oud Greatness does not.
Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Agarwood (Oud) and Natural Oud Wood that Armaf Odyssey Aoud does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Armaf Odyssey Aoud
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Armaf Odyssey Aoud also lists Woody, Amber, Musky, Earthy, Aromatic, Animalic, Warm spicy, Resinous and Spicy.
Vibes
Armaf Odyssey Aoud
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Dark and Modern. Armaf Odyssey Aoud also lists Clean, Bold, Mysterious, Powerful, Sophisticated and Confident. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Intense.
Occasions
Armaf Odyssey Aoud
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Evening. Armaf Odyssey Aoud also lists Signature, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Outdoor and Black tie. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Cold weather.
Performance
Armaf Odyssey Aoud
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Long lasting. Armaf Odyssey Aoud also lists Sillage, Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Powerhouse.
Style lane
Armaf Odyssey Aoud
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Both share Spicy woody.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Armaf Odyssey Aoud (8.6/10)
- Projection: Wins Armaf Odyssey Aoud (8.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Armaf Odyssey Aoud (8.4/10)
- Value for money: Wins Armaf Odyssey Aoud (8.8/10)
- Price: Wins Armaf Odyssey Aoud (£24)
Armaf Odyssey Aoud leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Odyssey Aoud has 1 community review and Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Armaf Odyssey Aoud or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Armaf Odyssey Aoud costs £24 and Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99, so Armaf Odyssey Aoud is £0.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Armaf Odyssey Aoud or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Odyssey Aoud 8.6 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10, so Armaf Odyssey Aoud rates higher.
Which projects more, Armaf Odyssey Aoud or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Odyssey Aoud 8.2 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Armaf Odyssey Aoud rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Armaf Odyssey Aoud or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Odyssey Aoud 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10, so Armaf Odyssey Aoud rates higher.
Which is better value, Armaf Odyssey Aoud or Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Odyssey Aoud 8.8 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10, so Armaf Odyssey Aoud rates higher.
What notes do Armaf Odyssey Aoud and Hamidi Oud Greatness share?
They share 5 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender, Musk and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Armaf Odyssey Aoud and Hamidi Oud Greatness?
Armaf Odyssey Aoud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Outdoor and Black tie. Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.