Flavia Initial vs Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

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 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold costs £60, so Flavia Initial is £44.80 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (21%). 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.

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

2026 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold eau de parfum captures the DNA of Initio Parfums Prives Oud for Greatness, opening on a brief flash of blood orange before revealing a dense leather and oud base with a ribbon of sweet caramel.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

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

Shared Notes

• Saffron
• Nutmeg
• Patchouli

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Initial lists Lavender, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk that Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold does not.

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold lists Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Hot Spices, Leather, Oud, Caramel and Amberwood that Flavia Initial does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Initial

• Oud
• Lavender
• Patchouli

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

• Sweet
• Woody
• Fresh
• Amber
• Citrus
• Fruity
• Oud
• Smoky
• Leather
• Herbal
• Patchouli
• Caramel
• Metallic
• Mineral
• Resinous
• Oriental

Both share Oud and Patchouli. Flavia Initial also lists Lavender. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Fruity, Smoky, Leather, Herbal, Caramel, Metallic, Mineral, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

Flavia Initial

• Sweet
• Warm
• Intense

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

• Fresh
• Sweet
• Dark
• Warm
• Intense
• Light
• Masculine
• Oriental

Both share Sweet, Warm and Intense. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold also lists Fresh, Dark, Light, Masculine and Oriental.

Occasions

Flavia Initial

• Signature
• Evening
• Cooler weather

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

• Signature
• Evening
• Casual
• Winter

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia Initial also lists Cooler weather. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold also lists Casual and Winter.

Performance

Flavia Initial

• Moderate projection
• Hours of longevity
• Performs well

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

• Beast mode
• Beast
• Subtle

Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold lists Beast mode, Beast and Subtle.

Style lane

Flavia Initial

• Sweet oud

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

• Oriental woody

Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold lists Oriental woody.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold (9.2/10)
• Projection: Wins Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold (8.8/10)
• 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 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 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 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Initial or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold costs £60, so Flavia Initial is £44.80 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Initial or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 9.2 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Initial or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 8.8 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Flavia Initial or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 7.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Flavia Initial or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Flavia Initial and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold share?

They share 3 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Flavia Initial and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual and Winter.

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 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

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