Flavia Initial vs Zimaya Oud Is Great

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 Zimaya Oud Is Great costs £30, so Flavia Initial is £14.80 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Flavia Initial is EDP and listed as masculine, while Zimaya Oud Is Great 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.

Zimaya Oud Is Great

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Oud Is Great is a dark woody spicy oud extrait that captures the commanding luxury of Initio Oud for Greatness through a saffron nutmeg lavender opening, a dense agarwood heart, and a smooth patchouli musk dry down built for powerful cold weather authority.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

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

Shared Notes

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

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Flavia Initial lists Woody Notes that Zimaya Oud Is Great does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Flavia Initial

• Oud
• Lavender
• Patchouli

Zimaya Oud Is Great

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

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Woody, Smoky, Earthy, Aromatic, Rose, Resinous and Spicy.

Vibes

Flavia Initial

• Sweet
• Warm
• Intense

Zimaya Oud Is Great

• Dark
• Powerful
• Warm
• Masculine
• Confident
• Luxurious

Both share Warm. Flavia Initial also lists Sweet and Intense. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Dark, Powerful, Masculine, Confident and Luxurious.

Occasions

Flavia Initial

• Signature
• Evening
• Cooler weather

Zimaya Oud Is Great

• Signature
• Evening
• Social

Both share Signature and Evening. Flavia Initial also lists Cooler weather. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Social.

Performance

Flavia Initial

• Moderate projection
• Hours of longevity
• Performs well

Zimaya Oud Is Great

• Strong projection
• Long lasting
• Beast mode
• Beast
• Powerful
• Powerhouse

Flavia Initial lists Moderate projection, Hours of longevity and Performs well. Zimaya Oud Is Great lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Powerhouse.

Style lane

Flavia Initial

• Sweet oud

Zimaya Oud Is Great

• Spicy aromatic

Flavia Initial lists Sweet oud. Zimaya Oud Is Great lists Spicy aromatic.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.5/10)
• Projection: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.2/10)
• Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.0/10)
• Value for money: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.8/10)
• Price: Wins Flavia Initial (£15.20)

Flavia Initial leads on lower price, while Zimaya Oud Is Great 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 Zimaya Oud Is Great has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flavia Initial or Zimaya Oud Is Great?

Flavia Initial costs £15.20 and Zimaya Oud Is Great costs £30, so Flavia Initial is £14.80 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Flavia Initial or Zimaya Oud Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.

Which projects more, Flavia Initial or Zimaya Oud Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Flavia Initial or Zimaya Oud Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.

Which is better value, Flavia Initial or Zimaya Oud Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Flavia Initial 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.

What notes do Flavia Initial and Zimaya Oud Is Great share?

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

Which occasions suit Flavia Initial and Zimaya Oud Is Great?

Flavia Initial is tagged for Signature, Evening and Cooler weather. Zimaya Oud Is Great is tagged for Signature, Evening and Social.

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 Zimaya Oud Is Great

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