Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud 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
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud costs £21.26 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £6.06 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud is a warm spicy oud eau de parfum built in the dark saffron-oud lane popularised by Initio Oud for Greatness, offered as an accessible everyday alternative to that niche benchmark.
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
| Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud | Flavia Initial | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.4/10 · 1 review | 7.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Projection | 6.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £21.26 | £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.
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Flavia Initial
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud lists Rosewood, Jasmine Petals, Cedarwood and Earthy Musk that Flavia Initial does not.
Flavia Initial lists Lavender, Woody Notes and Musk that Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud
Flavia Initial
Both share Oud and Patchouli. Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud also lists Earthy. Flavia Initial also lists Lavender.
Vibes
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud
Flavia Initial
Both share Sweet and Warm. Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud also lists Fresh, Clean, Dark, Light, Modern, Masculine, Oriental and Confident. Flavia Initial also lists Intense.
Occasions
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud
Flavia Initial
Both share Signature and Evening. Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud also lists Social, Daytime, Office, Daily, Special occasion and Cold weather. Flavia Initial also lists Cooler weather.
Performance
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud
Flavia Initial
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud lists All day and Linear. Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well.
Style lane
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud
Flavia Initial
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud lists Oriental woody. Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.2/10)
- Projection: Wins Flavia Initial (7.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Tie (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud (8.2/10)
- Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud leads on value for money, while Flavia Initial leads on projection and lower price. They are level on longevity and scent accuracy.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud has 1 community review and Flavia Initial has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud or Flavia Initial?
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud costs £21.26 and Flavia Initial costs £15.20, so Flavia Initial is £6.06 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10, so Flavia Initial rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is better value, Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud or Flavia Initial?
Atlas ratings give Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10, so Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud rates higher.
What notes do Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud and Flavia Initial share?
They share 4 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud and Flavia Initial?
Atralia 1878 Grandeur Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Daily, Special occasion and Cold weather. Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.