Hamidi Oud Greatness vs RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is £5 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (56%). Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex, while RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is Extrait 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.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

A dark, smoky woody oriental built around saffron, agarwood, and patchouli for a bold masculine impression.

Hamidi Oud Greatness, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessRiiFFS Goodness Oud Black, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Hamidi Oud GreatnessRiiFFS Goodness Oud Black
Overall rating7.3/10 · 1 reviewNo rating
Longevity7.5/10No rating
Projection7.0/10No rating
Scent accuracy7.0/10No rating
Value for money8.0/10No rating
Price£24.99£19.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood
  • Oud

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Lavender
  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Agarwood (Oud) and Natural Oud Wood that RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black does not.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Agarwood and Oud that Hamidi Oud Greatness does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli.

Vibes

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Modern

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

Both share Dark and Modern. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Intense. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Bold, Powerful, Warm, Masculine, Gourmand and Oriental.

Occasions

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Evening
  • Cold weather

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter

Both share Evening. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Cold weather. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Autumn, Formal and Winter.

Performance

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Long lasting

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Long lasting
  • Sillage
  • Skin scent
  • Powerful

Both share Long lasting. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Sillage, Skin scent and Powerful.

Style lane

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Spicy woody

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Resinous woody

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Resinous woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (7.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black (£19.99)

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1 community review and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black has 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Hamidi Oud Greatness or RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black?

Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99 and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is £5 cheaper.

What notes do Hamidi Oud Greatness and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black share?

They share 5 notes: Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Musk.

Which occasions suit Hamidi Oud Greatness and RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black?

Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal 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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

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