French Avenue Glorious Oud vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
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
French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale costs £40, so French Avenue Glorious Oud is £10.01 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Glorious Oud is a 2023 unisex Eau de Parfum built around nutmeg, saffron and lavender, followed by agarwood and oud over patchouli and musk. It is an oud amber fragrance with a spicy aromatic opening and a dark earthy drydown.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale is a dry, spicy saffron and lavender oud with nutmeg, patchouli and musk, widely likened to Initio Oud for Greatness.
Comparison
| French Avenue Glorious Oud | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 8.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Price | £29.99 | £40 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Initio Oud for Greatness | Initio Oud for Greatness |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
6 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Agarwood that Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Glorious Oud
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Musky
- Oud
- Earthy
- Powdery
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Animalic
- Warm spicy
- Fresh spicy
- Spicy
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
Both share Woody, Amber, Musky, Oud, Earthy, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Animalic and Spicy. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Sweet, Fresh, Powdery, Warm spicy and Fresh spicy. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale also lists Gourmand.
Vibes
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
Both share Bold, Sophisticated and Warm. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Fresh, Sweet and Dark. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale also lists Clean, Classic and Gourmand.
Occasions
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
Both share Social, Autumn and Winter. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Evening, Formal and Cold weather.
Performance
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Good projection, Beast mode, Beast, Good longevity and Linear. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale lists Strong projection and Long lasting.
Style lane
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Sweet amber. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale lists Gourmand amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (9.0/10)
- Projection: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (8.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (9.0/10)
- Price: Wins French Avenue Glorious Oud (£29.99)
French Avenue Glorious Oud leads on lower price, while Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Glorious Oud has 1 community review and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?
French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale costs £40, so French Avenue Glorious Oud is £10.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 9.0 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 8.5 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 8.2 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 9.0 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Glorious Oud and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale share?
They share 6 notes: Nutmeg, Saffron, Lavender, Oud, Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Glorious Oud and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?
French Avenue Glorious Oud is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale is tagged for Social, Autumn and Winter.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
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