Flavia Initial vs Lattafa Oud For Glory

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 Oud For Glory costs £28, so Flavia Initial is £12.80 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Flavia Initial is EDP and listed as masculine, while Lattafa Oud For Glory 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.

Flavia Initial, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessLattafa Oud For Glory, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Flavia InitialLattafa Oud For Glory
Overall rating7.5/10 · 1 review8.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.0/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.5/10
Value for money8.0/109.0/10
Price£15.20£28
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.

Flavia Initial

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Woody Notes

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Lattafa Oud For Glory

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 Oud For Glory does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Initial

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Lattafa Oud For Glory

  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Lattafa Oud For Glory also lists Woody, Floral, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Aromatic, Resinous and Spicy.

Vibes

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense

Lattafa Oud For Glory

  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Confident

Both share Warm and Intense. Flavia Initial also lists Sweet. Lattafa Oud For Glory also lists Clean, Dark, Bold, Powerful, Modern, Gourmand and Confident.

Occasions

Flavia Initial

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

Lattafa Oud For Glory

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Formal
  • Cooler weather

Both share Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Lattafa Oud For Glory also lists Formal.

Performance

Flavia Initial

  • Moderate projection
  • Hours of longevity
  • Performs well

Lattafa Oud For Glory

  • Powerful
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well. Lattafa Oud For Glory lists Powerful, Subtle and Linear.

Style lane

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet oud

Lattafa Oud For Glory

  • Spicy woody

Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud. Lattafa Oud For Glory lists Spicy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Lattafa Oud For Glory (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Lattafa Oud For Glory (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Lattafa Oud For Glory (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Lattafa Oud For Glory (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)

Flavia Initial leads on lower price, while Lattafa Oud For Glory 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 Oud For Glory has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Oud For Glory?

Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and Lattafa Oud For Glory costs £28, so Flavia Initial is £12.80 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Oud For Glory?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Lattafa Oud For Glory 8.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Oud For Glory rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Oud For Glory?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Lattafa Oud For Glory 8.0 out of 10, so Lattafa Oud For Glory rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Oud For Glory?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Lattafa Oud For Glory 8.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Oud For Glory rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Initial or Lattafa Oud For Glory?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Lattafa Oud For Glory 9.0 out of 10, so Lattafa Oud For Glory rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Initial and Lattafa Oud For Glory share?

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

Which occasions suit Flavia Initial and Lattafa Oud For Glory?

Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Lattafa Oud For Glory is tagged for Signature, Evening, Formal and Cooler weather.

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 Oud For Glory

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