Hamidi Oud Greatness vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

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 Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale costs £40, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £15.01 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 8 distinct notes listed across both (63%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. 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.

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale is a dry, spicy saffron and lavender oud with nutmeg, patchouli and musk, widely likened to Initio Oud for Greatness.

Hamidi Oud Greatness, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessSwiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

Hamidi Oud GreatnessSwiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
Overall rating7.3/10 · 1 review8.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/109.0/10
Projection7.0/108.5/10
Scent accuracy7.0/108.2/10
Value for money8.0/109.0/10
Price£24.99£40
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
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

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Nutmeg
  • 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 Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale does not.

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale lists Oud that Hamidi Oud Greatness does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Earthy
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Animalic
  • Spicy

Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale also lists Woody, Amber, Musky, Gourmand, Earthy, Aromatic, Animalic and Spicy.

Vibes

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Dark
  • Intense
  • Modern

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Clean
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Gourmand

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Dark, Intense and Modern. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale lists Clean, Bold, Sophisticated, Warm, Classic and Gourmand.

Occasions

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Evening
  • Cold weather

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Evening and Cold weather. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale lists Social, Autumn and Winter.

Performance

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Long lasting

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

Both share Long lasting. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale also lists Strong projection.

Style lane

Hamidi Oud Greatness

  • Spicy woody

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Gourmand amber

Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale lists Gourmand amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (9.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (£24.99)

Hamidi Oud Greatness leads on lower price, while Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Hamidi Oud Greatness has 1 community review and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale costs £40, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £15.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 9.0 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.

Which projects more, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 8.5 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.

Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 8.2 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.

Which is better value, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale 9.0 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale rates higher.

What notes do Hamidi Oud Greatness and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale share?

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

Which occasions suit Hamidi Oud Greatness and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale is tagged for Social, Autumn 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 Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

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