Initio Oud for Greatness vs Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold
Initio Oud for Greatness is the original. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.
At a glance
Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold costs £60, while Initio Oud for Greatness costs from £244 · 90ml. They share 4 of the 10 notes listed for Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold. Atlas ratings, which include Atlas AI Analysis, give Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 9.2 for longevity, 8.8 for projection and 8.0 for value for money, against 8.9, 8.6 and 6.7 for Initio Oud for Greatness on Parfumo.
Initio Oud for Greatness
Initio Oud for Greatness is a powerful dark commanding oriental perfume that showcases a hypnotic blend of heavy natural agarwood and rich sweet saffron accords. It projects a massive deeply mysterious luxury aura that is exceptionally well suited for freezing winter weather and formal evening events.
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.
Comparison
| Initio Oud for Greatness (original) | Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.9 / 10 | 9.2/10 |
| Projection | 8.6 / 10 | 8.8/10 |
| Value for money | 6.7 / 10 | 8.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | Reference fragrance | 7.8/10 |
| Price | From £244 · 90ml · EDP | £60 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings. Dupe scores come from Scent Atlas community ratings and Atlas AI Analysis. The two sources may rate differently, so treat this as a guide, not a like for like test. Scores checked: 1 October 2026.
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Initio Oud for Greatness
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Heart Notes
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Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold smell like Initio Oud for Greatness?
Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold shares 4 notes with Initio Oud for Greatness: Saffron, Nutmeg, Oud and Patchouli. Atlas ratings give Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy.
How do the prices of Initio Oud for Greatness and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold compare?
Initio Oud for Greatness costs from £244 · 90ml. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold costs £60.
Does Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold last longer than Initio Oud for Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 9.2 out of 10 for longevity, against 8.9 out of 10 for Initio Oud for Greatness on Parfumo.
Does Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold project more than Initio Oud for Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 8.8 out of 10 for projection, against 8.6 out of 10 for Initio Oud for Greatness on Parfumo.
Which notes are different between Initio Oud for Greatness and Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold?
Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold lists Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Hot Spices, Leather, Caramel and Amberwood that Initio Oud for Greatness does not. Initio Oud for Greatness lists Lavender and Musk that Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold does not.
Is Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold better value than Initio Oud for Greatness?
Atlas ratings give Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold 8.0 out of 10 for value for money, against 6.7 out of 10 for Initio Oud for Greatness on Parfumo.
Is Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold the same strength and gender as Initio Oud for Greatness?
Initio Oud for Greatness is EDP and listed as Unisex. Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold is EDP and listed as Masculine.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings.
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