Hamidi Oud Greatness vs Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

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 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold costs £60, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £35.01 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (21%). Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex, while Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 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.

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

2026 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold eau de parfum captures the DNA of Initio Parfums Prives Oud for Greatness, opening on a brief flash of blood orange before revealing a dense leather and oud base with a ribbon of sweet caramel.

Hamidi Oud Greatness, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessRasasi Hawas Lava Gold, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Hamidi Oud GreatnessRasasi Hawas Lava Gold
Overall rating7.3/10 · 1 review8.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/109.2/10
Projection7.0/108.8/10
Scent accuracy7.0/107.8/10
Value for money8.0/108.0/10
Price£24.99£60
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

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

Top Notes

  • Blood Orange
  • Grapefruit
  • Hot Spices

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Leather
  • Oud
  • Caramel
  • Amberwood

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Patchouli

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Natural Oud Wood and Musk that Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold does not.

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold lists Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Hot Spices, Leather, Oud, Caramel and Amberwood that Hamidi Oud Greatness does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Leather
  • Herbal
  • Patchouli
  • Caramel
  • Metallic
  • Mineral
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

Both share Oud and Patchouli. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Lavender. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Fruity, Smoky, Leather, Herbal, Caramel, Metallic, Mineral, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Modern

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Light
  • Masculine
  • Oriental

Both share Dark and Intense. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Modern. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold also lists Fresh, Sweet, Warm, Light, Masculine and Oriental.

Occasions

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Evening
  • Cold weather

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Winter

Both share Evening. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Cold weather. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold also lists Signature, Casual and Winter.

Performance

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Long lasting

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Subtle

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Long lasting. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold lists Beast mode, Beast and Subtle.

Style lane

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Spicy woody

Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

  • Oriental woody

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold lists Oriental woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold (9.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold (8.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (£24.99)

Hamidi Oud Greatness leads on lower price, while Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 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 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99 and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold costs £60, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £35.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 9.2 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold rates higher.

Which projects more, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 8.8 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 7.8 out of 10, so Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold rates higher.

Which is better value, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Hamidi Oud Greatness and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold share?

They share 3 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Hamidi Oud Greatness and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?

Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual and Winter.

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 Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold

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