Flavia Initial vs RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99, so Flavia Initial is £4.79 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (56%). Flavia Initial is EDP and listed as masculine, while RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is Extrait 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.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

A dark, smoky woody oriental built around saffron, agarwood, and patchouli for a bold masculine impression.

Flavia Initial, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessRiiFFS Goodness Oud Black, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Flavia InitialRiiFFS Goodness Oud Black
Overall rating7.5/10 · 1 reviewNo rating
Longevity7.2/10No rating
Projection7.0/10No rating
Scent accuracy7.8/10No rating
Value for money8.0/10No rating
Price£15.20£19.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood
  • Oud

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Initial lists Woody Notes and Agarwood (Oud) that RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black does not.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Agarwood and Oud that Flavia Initial does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Initial

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli.

Vibes

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

Both share Warm. Flavia Initial also lists Sweet and Intense. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Dark, Bold, Powerful, Modern, Masculine, Gourmand and Oriental.

Occasions

Flavia Initial

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Cooler weather

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter

Both share Evening. Flavia Initial also lists Signature and Cooler weather. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Autumn, Formal and Winter.

Performance

Flavia Initial

  • Moderate projection
  • Hours of longevity
  • Performs well

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Long lasting
  • Sillage
  • Skin scent
  • Powerful

Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Long lasting, Sillage, Skin scent and Powerful.

Style lane

Flavia Initial

  • Sweet oud

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Resinous woody

Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Resinous woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Flavia Initial (7.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Flavia Initial (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Flavia Initial (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Flavia Initial (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)

Flavia Initial leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Flavia Initial has 1 community review and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black has 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Initial or RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black?

Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99, so Flavia Initial is £4.79 cheaper.

What notes do Flavia Initial and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black share?

They share 5 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender, Patchouli and Musk.

Which occasions suit Flavia Initial and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black?

Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal 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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

See the full Initial breakdown

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