Zimaya 2023

Oud Is Great

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Opens warm and resinous with Saffron, Nutmeg, and Lavender settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Agarwood (oud) and Patchouli over a deep, enveloping base of Musk, Vanilla, and Amber.

The bloodline

Oud NoirKhadlajLoose

This bottle carries the Oud Noir DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

saffronagarwood oudmusk

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Oud Noir by Khadlaj. Safe to own both.

Wear in
fall
winter
year-round
Wear for
date night
evening
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Oud Is Great bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmSpicyAnimalicAromaticBalsamicCamphoraceousCleanEarthy

Longevity

11h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Oud Is Great is widely considered inspired by Initio Oud for Greatness / Versace Oud Noir, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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