Hamidi Oud Greatness vs Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

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 Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud costs £19, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud is £5.99 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex, while Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 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.

Hamidi Oud Greatness, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessLattafa Bade’e Al Oud, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Hamidi Oud GreatnessLattafa Bade’e Al Oud
Overall rating7.3/10 · 1 review8.9/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/109.1/10
Projection7.0/108.5/10
Scent accuracy7.0/108.4/10
Value for money8.0/109.6/10
Price£24.99£19
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

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • 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 Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

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

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud also lists Woody, Musky, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Aromatic, Rose, Resinous and Spicy.

Vibes

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Modern

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand

Both share Modern. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Dark and Intense. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud also lists Bold, Powerful, Warm, Masculine and Gourmand.

Occasions

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Evening
  • Cold weather

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Outdoor

Both share Evening. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Cold weather. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud also lists Signature, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Outdoor.

Performance

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Long lasting

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Long lasting. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud lists Strong projection, Powerful, Subtle and Linear.

Style lane

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Spicy woody

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

  • Spicy woody

Both share Spicy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (9.1/10)
  • Projection: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (8.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (9.6/10)
  • Price: Wins Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud (£19)

Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1 community review and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99 and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud costs £19, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud is £5.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 9.1 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

Which projects more, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 8.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 8.4 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud 9.6 out of 10, so Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud rates higher.

What notes do Hamidi Oud Greatness and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud share?

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

Which occasions suit Hamidi Oud Greatness and Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud?

Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather. Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Outdoor.

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 Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud

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