Flavia Initial vs French Avenue Glorious Oud
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
Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99, so Flavia Initial is £14.79 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (56%). Flavia Initial is EDP and listed as masculine, while French Avenue Glorious Oud is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
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.
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Glorious Oud is a 2023 unisex Eau de Parfum built around nutmeg, saffron and lavender, followed by agarwood and oud over patchouli and musk. It is an oud amber fragrance with a spicy aromatic opening and a dark earthy drydown.
Comparison
| Flavia Initial | French Avenue Glorious Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.5/10 · 1 review | 7.6/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £15.20 | £29.99 |
| 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.
Flavia Initial
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Flavia Initial lists Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud) that French Avenue Glorious Oud does not.
French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Agarwood and Oud that Flavia Initial does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Flavia Initial
French Avenue Glorious Oud
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Musky
- Oud
- Earthy
- Powdery
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Animalic
- Warm spicy
- Fresh spicy
- Spicy
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Musky, Earthy, Powdery, Aromatic, Animalic, Warm spicy, Fresh spicy and Spicy.
Vibes
Flavia Initial
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Both share Sweet and Warm. Flavia Initial also lists Intense. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Fresh, Dark, Bold and Sophisticated.
Occasions
Flavia Initial
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Both share Evening. Flavia Initial also lists Signature and Cooler weather. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather.
Performance
Flavia Initial
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well. French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Good projection, Beast mode, Beast, Good longevity and Linear.
Style lane
Flavia Initial
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud. French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Sweet amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Glorious Oud (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Glorious Oud (7.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Tie (7.8/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
- Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)
Flavia Initial leads on lower price, while French Avenue Glorious Oud leads on longevity and projection. They are level on scent accuracy and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Initial has 1 community review and French Avenue Glorious Oud has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Flavia Initial or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99, so Flavia Initial is £14.79 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Flavia Initial or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Glorious Oud rates higher.
Which projects more, Flavia Initial or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.2 out of 10, so French Avenue Glorious Oud rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Flavia Initial or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is better value, Flavia Initial or French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Glorious Oud 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Flavia Initial and French Avenue Glorious Oud share?
They share 5 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender, Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit Flavia Initial and French Avenue Glorious Oud?
Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. French Avenue Glorious Oud is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.