French Avenue Glorious Oud 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
French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99 and Zimaya Oud Is Great costs £30, so French Avenue Glorious Oud is £0.01 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 8 distinct notes listed across both (63%). French Avenue Glorious Oud is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Oud Is Great is Extrait and listed as masculine. 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.
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
| French Avenue Glorious Oud | Zimaya Oud Is Great | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 8.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Price | £29.99 | £30 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| 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
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Agarwood and Oud that Zimaya Oud Is Great does not.
Zimaya Oud Is Great lists Agarwood (Oud) that French Avenue Glorious Oud 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
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Woody, Oud, Earthy, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli and Spicy. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Sweet, Fresh, Amber, Musky, Powdery, Animalic, Warm spicy and Fresh spicy. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Smoky, Rose and Resinous.
Vibes
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Dark and Warm. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Fresh, Sweet, Bold and Sophisticated. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Powerful, Masculine, Confident and Luxurious.
Occasions
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Evening and Social. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Signature.
Performance
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Beast mode and Beast. French Avenue Glorious Oud also lists Good projection, Good longevity and Linear. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Powerful and Powerhouse.
Style lane
French Avenue Glorious Oud
Zimaya Oud Is Great
French Avenue Glorious Oud lists Sweet amber. 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 French Avenue Glorious Oud (£29.99)
French Avenue Glorious Oud 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. French Avenue Glorious Oud has 1 community review and Zimaya Oud Is Great has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
French Avenue Glorious Oud costs £29.99 and Zimaya Oud Is Great costs £30, so French Avenue Glorious Oud is £0.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.5 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, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 7.2 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, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 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, French Avenue Glorious Oud or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Glorious Oud 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 French Avenue Glorious Oud and Zimaya Oud Is Great share?
They share 5 notes: Nutmeg, Saffron, Lavender, Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Glorious Oud and Zimaya Oud Is Great?
French Avenue Glorious Oud is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold 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 French Avenue Glorious Oud
- Initio Oud for Greatness vs Zimaya Oud Is Great