Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
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.
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.
A dark, smoky woody oriental built around saffron, agarwood, and patchouli for a bold masculine impression.


| Flavia Initial | RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.5/10 · 1 review | No rating |
| Longevity | 7.2/10 | No rating |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | No rating |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | No rating |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | No rating |
| Price | £15.20 | £19.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Initio Oud for Greatness | Initio Oud for Greatness |
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
5 shared notes.
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.
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli.
Both share Warm. Flavia Initial also lists Sweet and Intense. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Dark, Bold, Powerful, Modern, Masculine, Gourmand and Oriental.
Both share Evening. Flavia Initial also lists Signature and Cooler weather. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Autumn, Formal and Winter.
Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Long lasting, Sillage, Skin scent and Powerful.
Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Resinous woody.
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.
Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99, so Flavia Initial is £4.79 cheaper.
They share 5 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender, Patchouli and Musk.
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.