INITIO Parfums Oud For Greatness EDP 90ml

Oud for Greatness fuses luminous saffron and nutmeg with aromatic lavender, unveiling natural agarwood at the core and drying to earthy patchouli and smoky musks. At 25 % concentration, this 90 ml bottle grants projection and longevity worthy of its name. Free express shipping from City Perfume over $300.

Fragrance story

Released in 2018 as the star of Initio’s Black Gold Project, Oud for Greatness channels the sacred geometry etched on its matte-black bottle: a symbol of harmony and power. Saffron’s leather-orange heat and nutmeg’s nutty spice crack open a burst of French lavender, clearing the path for a majestic heart of sustainable Laotian oud oil. The dry-down wraps this precious wood in smoky patchouli and shadowy musks, creating an aura that feels both ancient and futuristic. Hypnotic, unisex, impossible to ignore.

Olfactory profile

Why you’ll love it

• True oud, no compromise – natural agarwood oil anchors the composition.
• Extrait-leaning power – 25 % perfume oil = 10-hour longevity, room-filling sillage.
• Energy-lifting contrast – cool lavender tempers the molten oud for perfect balance.
• Compliment factory – one spray garners questions and double-takes.

Wear notes (staff insight)

“Oud for Greatness feels like velvet fire, saffron sparks, lavender calms, oud roars on and on.” - Julian, fragrance specialist

Ingredients (INCI extract)

Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Crocus Sativus (Saffron) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Agarwood Oil, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Musk … see box for full list.

About Initio Parfums Privés

Since 2015, Initio has explored the mystical side of scent, blending ancient materials with modern science to trigger emotion and confidence. Oud for Greatness stands as its best-selling testament to the transformative power of oud.