Hamidi Oud Greatness vs Zimaya Oud Is Great
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 Zimaya Oud Is Great costs £30, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £5.01 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Hamidi Oud Greatness is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Oud Is Great 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.
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Launched in 2024, Zimaya Oud Is Great is a dark woody spicy oud extrait that captures the commanding luxury of Initio Oud for Greatness through a saffron nutmeg lavender opening, a dense agarwood heart, and a smooth patchouli musk dry down built for powerful cold weather authority.
Comparison
| Hamidi Oud Greatness | Zimaya Oud Is Great | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.3/10 · 1 review | 8.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Price | £24.99 | £30 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Initio Oud for Greatness | Initio Oud for Greatness |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
6 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Natural Oud Wood that Zimaya Oud Is Great does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Oud, Lavender and Patchouli. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Woody, Smoky, Earthy, Aromatic, Rose, Resinous and Spicy.
Vibes
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Dark. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Intense and Modern. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Powerful, Warm, Masculine, Confident and Luxurious.
Occasions
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Evening. Hamidi Oud Greatness also lists Cold weather. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Signature and Social.
Performance
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Both share Long lasting. Zimaya Oud Is Great also lists Strong projection, Beast mode, Beast, Powerful and Powerhouse.
Style lane
Hamidi Oud Greatness
Zimaya Oud Is Great
Hamidi Oud Greatness lists Spicy woody. Zimaya Oud Is Great lists Spicy aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.2/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins Zimaya Oud Is Great (8.8/10)
- Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Greatness (£24.99)
Hamidi Oud Greatness leads on lower price, while Zimaya Oud Is Great 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 Zimaya Oud Is Great has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Hamidi Oud Greatness costs £24.99 and Zimaya Oud Is Great costs £30, so Hamidi Oud Greatness is £5.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.
Which projects more, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.
Which is closer to Initio Oud for Greatness, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.
Which is better value, Hamidi Oud Greatness or Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Atlas ratings give Hamidi Oud Greatness 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Oud Is Great 8.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Oud Is Great rates higher.
What notes do Hamidi Oud Greatness and Zimaya Oud Is Great share?
They share 6 notes: Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.
Which occasions suit Hamidi Oud Greatness and Zimaya Oud Is Great?
Hamidi Oud Greatness is tagged for Evening and Cold weather. Zimaya Oud Is Great is tagged for Signature, Evening and Social.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.