RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black 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

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale costs £40, so RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is £20.01 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

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

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.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black, dupe of Initio Oud for GreatnessSwiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale, dupe of Initio Oud for Greatness

Comparison

RiiFFS Goodness Oud BlackSwiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale
Overall ratingNo rating8.7/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating9.0/10
ProjectionNo rating8.5/10
Scent accuracyNo rating8.2/10
Value for moneyNo rating9.0/10
Price£19.99£40
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byInitio Oud for GreatnessInitio Oud for Greatness

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Agarwood
  • Oud

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Nutmeg
  • Oud

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Lavender
  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Musk

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Agarwood that Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • 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

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

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

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

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

Both share Bold, Warm and Gourmand. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Dark, Powerful, Modern, Masculine and Oriental. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale also lists Clean, Sophisticated and Classic.

Occasions

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Both share Autumn and Winter. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Evening and Formal. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale also lists Social.

Performance

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Long lasting
  • Sillage
  • Skin scent
  • Powerful

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

Both share Long lasting. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black also lists Sillage, Skin scent and Powerful. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale also lists Strong projection.

Style lane

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black

  • Resinous woody

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

  • Gourmand amber

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black lists Resinous 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 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. RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black has 0 community reviews and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black costs £19.99 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale costs £40, so RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is £20.01 cheaper.

What notes do RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale share?

They share 6 notes: Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender, Oud, Patchouli and Musk.

Which occasions suit RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale?

RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal and Winter. 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 RiiFFS Goodness Oud Black
  • Initio Oud for Greatness vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale

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