{"product_id":"initio-parfums-oud-for-greatness-fragrance-samples-authentic-decants","title":"Initio Parfums Oud For Greatness Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bfc-product-description {\n    color: #222;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h2 {\n    margin: 28px 0 12px;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h3 {\n    margin: 20px 0 8px;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description ul {\n    margin: 8px 0 16px;\n    padding-left: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description li {\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details {\n    margin: 22px 0 28px;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 7px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion {\n    margin-top: 26px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details {\n    margin: 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary {\n    position: relative;\n    padding: 18px 44px 18px 2px;\n    color: #111;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::after {\n    content: \"+\";\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    right: 8px;\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n    content: \"−\";\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion-content {\n    padding: 0 4px 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-disclaimer {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .bfc-product-description {\n      font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-description h2 {\n      font-size: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-details {\n      padding: 15px 16px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-accordion summary {\n      padding-top: 16px;\n      padding-bottom: 16px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOud for Greatness by Initio Parfums Privés\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Eau de Parfum centered on the depth and intensity of oud, layered with saffron, nutmeg, lavender, patchouli and musk. Part of Initio's Black Gold Project, the fragrance balances dark woody richness with aromatic freshness and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eOud and agarwood oil form the core of the composition, while lavender adds a cleaner aromatic contrast. Saffron and nutmeg contribute warmth and spice, with patchouli and musk creating a darker, smoother foundation beneath the oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eOud for Greatness sample\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003etravel-size decant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical way to explore this bold woody profile on your own skin before committing to a full bottle. Sampling can be especially helpful for anyone interested in oud fragrances but unsure how the saffron, spice, patchouli and musk will develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oud for Greatness\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initio Parfums Privés\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woody \/ Amber \/ Floral Ambery\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Gold Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample and travel-size decants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eInitio currently presents Oud for Greatness using a list of \u003cstrong\u003eMain Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid. The structured pyramid below comes from established fragrance-reference documentation, while the current official Initio note list is included separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSaffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOud \/ Agarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMusk\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eCurrent Official Main Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOud\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAgarwood Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSaffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMusk\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat Does Oud for Greatness Smell Like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOud for Greatness smells woody, warm, spicy and aromatic, with oud clearly positioned at the center of the composition. Saffron and nutmeg bring a warm, slightly dry spice, while lavender adds freshness and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eAs the fragrance develops, patchouli deepens the woody character and musk gives the drydown a smoother, more skin-like finish. The result is dark and substantial without relying entirely on sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThe overall impression is polished, intense and oud-focused, combining resinous woods, aromatic lavender and warm spice with a darker musky foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eOud for Greatness vs. Oud for Greatness NEO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBoth fragrances belong to Initio's Black Gold Project and center on oud, lavender, saffron and musk, but they take noticeably different approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOud for Greatness\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizes oud, agarwood oil, nutmeg, patchouli and musk, giving it a darker, earthier and more traditionally woody-spicy profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOud for Greatness NEO\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces bergamot and fir balsam alongside oud, lavender, saffron and musk. Initio classifies NEO as Woody \/ Aromatic \/ Floral Ambery, giving it a brighter and more aromatic direction compared with the deeper patchouli-and-nutmeg emphasis of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThose who want the darker and more grounded expression may prefer Oud for Greatness, while shoppers looking for a fresher aromatic interpretation may want to sample Oud for Greatness NEO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003ePerformance and Best Occasions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOud for Greatness has a rich woody and spicy character that is particularly well suited to evenings, dinners, date nights, formal events and cooler-weather wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eIts saffron, nutmeg, patchouli and oud profile can feel especially natural in fall and winter, though the lavender provides enough aromatic freshness to make it wearable in milder conditions when applied appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eLongevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhy Try an Oud for Greatness Sample?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOud fragrances can develop very differently from person to person, particularly when combined with saffron, patchouli, musk and aromatic notes. An Oud for Greatness sample allows you to experience the composition on skin before deciding whether its darker woody character suits your preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eA 3ml sample works well for an initial test, while a larger travel-size decant offers additional wearings without the commitment of a full-size Initio bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAvailable Sizes and Estimated Sprays\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3ml Sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25–30 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40–50 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 85–100 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30ml:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 250–300 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eSpray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAuthenticity and Decanting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEach Oud for Greatness decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eEach order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOrders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eYour tracking number may be created before your order is hand-filled and packaged. Carrier tracking may not update immediately after the tracking number is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eFree U.S. shipping is available on qualifying orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eAre these authentic Initio Oud for Greatness samples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Each Oud for Greatness decant is independently transferred by Bluegrass Fragrance Company from an authentic original Initio Parfums Privés bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat is a fragrance decant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from the original manufacturer bottle into a smaller atomizer for sampling, regular wear or travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Oud for Greatness diluted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. Oud for Greatness is transferred directly from the original bottle without intentional dilution, reformulation or alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs the original Initio bottle included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for an independently prepared Oud for Greatness sample or travel-size decant. The original Initio bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat does Oud for Greatness smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOud for Greatness combines oud and agarwood oil with lavender, saffron, nutmeg, patchouli and musk. The overall profile is woody, warm, spicy, aromatic and musky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Oud for Greatness sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIt can have some warmth and subtle sweetness, but the fragrance is primarily defined by oud, saffron, nutmeg, lavender, patchouli and musk rather than a gourmand-style sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Oud for Greatness unisex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Initio officially identifies its fragrances as unisex, including Oud for Greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Oud for Greatness good for cooler weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Its oud, saffron, nutmeg, patchouli and musk profile can be especially well suited to fall, winter and cooler evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Oud for Greatness and Oud for Greatness NEO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe original Oud for Greatness emphasizes oud, agarwood oil, nutmeg and patchouli, while NEO adds bergamot and fir balsam for a brighter, more aromatic interpretation of the Black Gold Project's oud theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhich is fresher: Oud for Greatness or Oud for Greatness NEO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOud for Greatness NEO is the fresher and more aromatic option based on Initio's official compositions, with bergamot and fir balsam replacing some of the darker emphasis found in the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Oud for Greatness suitable for travel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. A travel-size Oud for Greatness decant provides a convenient way to carry the fragrance without traveling with the original full-size bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIndependent Retailer Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content bfc-disclaimer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBluegrass Fragrance Company is an independent fragrance decanting business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by Initio Parfums Privés or its trademark owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eBrand names and trademarks are used solely to identify the authentic fragrance being offered. 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