“I'm a fan of Initio's Oud for Greatness, though it wasn't love at first sniff. In fact I was rather taken aback by that fragrance the first time I put my nose on it, having to dig through miles of perfumer's alcohol to find any semblance of oud. But over time, it absolutely grew on me - not sure if it macerated in the sample container, or if it just takes time to 'blossom' into the rich, mysterious, woody scent that it becomes - but it fast became one of my favorite fragrances. Unfortunately at over $300 a bottle, it was something to try, but not to buy.Then I started seeing reviews on YouTube and other places that said Oud for Glory was an extremely close clone of Oud for Greatness, so I figured at this price point, why not give it a shot?I am not just pleased with the purchase, I am astounded. Although when I put Oud for Glory on one wrist and Oud for Greatness on the other, I could tell the differences (they're extremely minor differences) - a seasoned nose can tell that Greatness is just of a slightly higher quality. That said, I PREFER the smell of Oud for Glory. It's a bit softer, actually smells more well-rounded to me (I know many would disagree with this comment), lacks most of the medicinal/alcohol smell, and I just like it more on my skin overall. All while capturing 90+% of what makes Greatness so ... great. I'm also getting exceptional longevity and sillage, just as I did with the original.So as others have said, unless you are a collector purist and have the kind of money to buy the real deal, this fragrance (which comes in a total knock-off bottle - it's gorgeous and has a great feel and heft) - this is a no-brainer, get Oud for Glory. The notes are 98% the same as Greatness at less than triple the price of the OG OG.”
“This is supposed to be a clone of Initio Oud for Greatness (name and bottle very similar so anyone can Google to see what I am referring to). Now, I have never smelled Initio Oud for Greatness as one bottle costs $350 (for a 3 oz bottle). I just cannot justify paying that much. So, I am not sure how similar they are, although I heard they are very close (several reviewers online said they are identical after the dry down). This is a performance beast for me. Twelve hours later I was still getting whiffs off my shirt. It has a nice spice (saffron and patchouli), leather, and oud. Honestly, it should not be a blind buy as some of the reviewers are giving it bad reviews. It is not because of the quality of the scent, but for some, it can be quite polarizing. I personally love the scent and would not hesitate to buy it again. The presentation was very nice also (the box that it came in and the bottle).”
