Hamidi Oud Greatness vs Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

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

Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99 and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir costs £88.72, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £63.73 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex, while Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.

Hamidi Oud Greatness

Oud Greatness is Hamidi's spiced, resinous take on the modern niche oud template popularised by Initio's Oud for Greatness, built around lavender and saffron over a dense agarwood base.

Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

Raees Noir is a masculine Eau de Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around saffron, nutmeg and lavender over a central oud note before patchouli and musk form the base. It belongs to the 786 Collection and is mapped in the Atlas to Initio Oud for Greatness.

Hamidi Oud Greatness, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessJo Milano Paris Raees Noir, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Hamidi Oud GreatnessJo Milano Paris Raees Noir
Overall rating7.3/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.0/10
Scent accuracy7.0/108.5/10
Value for money8.0/108.0/10
Price£24.99£88.72
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byInitio Oud for GreatnessInitio Oud for Greatness

Notes Comparison

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

Hamidi Oud Greatness

Top Notes

  • Lavender
  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Natural Oud Wood

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

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

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Natural Oud Wood that Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

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

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir also lists Woody, Earthy, Aromatic, Resinous and Spicy.

Vibes

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Modern

Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Masculine
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark and Intense. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Modern. Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir also lists Bold, Powerful, Warm, Masculine, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Evening
  • Cold weather

Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Cold weather

Both share Evening and Cold weather. Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir also lists Signature, Autumn, Formal and Winter.

Performance

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Long lasting

Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

  • Long lasting
  • Powerful

Both share Long lasting. Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir also lists Powerful.

Style lane

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Spicy woody

Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

  • Oriental oud

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody. Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir lists Oriental oud.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (£24.99)

Hamidi Oud Greatness leads on lower price, while Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir?

Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99 and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir costs £88.72, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £63.73 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir 8.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir rates higher.

Which projects more, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir 8.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir 8.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir rates higher.

Which is better value, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Hamidi Oud Greatness and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir share?

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

Which occasions suit Hamidi Oud Greatness and Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir?

Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather. Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Hamidi Oud Greatness
  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Jo Milano Paris Raees Noir

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