Flavia Initial vs Lattafa Bade’e Al 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 Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud costs £19, so Flavia Initial is £3.80 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.

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.

Flavia Initial, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessLattafa Bade’e Al Oud, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Flavia InitialLattafa Bade’e Al Oud
Overall rating7.5/10 · 1 review8.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/109.1/10
Projection7.0/108.5/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.4/10
Value for money8.0/109.6/10
Price£15.20£19
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byInitio Oud for GreatnessInitio Oud for Greatness

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Flavia Initial

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Woody Notes

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

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

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Initial lists Woody Notes that Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Initial

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Woody
  • Musky
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud also lists Woody, Musky, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Aromatic, Rose, Resinous and Spicy.

Vibes

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand

Both share Warm. Flavia Initial also lists Sweet and Intense. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud also lists Bold, Powerful, Modern, Masculine and Gourmand.

Occasions

Flavia Initial

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Outdoor

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia Initial also lists Cooler weather. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud also lists Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Outdoor.

Performance

Flavia Initial

  • Moderate projection
  • Hours of longevity
  • Performs well

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud lists Strong projection, Powerful, Subtle and Linear.

Style lane

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet oud

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Spicy woody

Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud lists Spicy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (9.1/10)
  • Projection: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (8.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (9.6/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)

Flavia Initial leads on lower price, while Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Initial has 1 community review and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud costs £19, so Flavia Initial is £3.80 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 9.1 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 8.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 8.4 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 9.6 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Initial and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud share?

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

Which occasions suit Flavia Initial and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Outdoor.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Flavia Initial
  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

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