592 community ratings

Oud for Happiness

Name: Oud for Happiness
Brand: Initio

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
592 ratings

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Initio Oud for Happiness is a woody, spicy and sweet unisex scent that most voters pick for autumn and winter, and for evenings and nights out.

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Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.

How does it perform?

From 527 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.7 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Indian oud

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Musk Vanilla Ginger Cedarwood Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy

What does Oud for Happiness smell like?

Indian oud and cedarwood form a woody backbone, while ginger adds spice and vanilla and musk carry a creamy sweetness. Bergamot brings a fresh citrus lift that lightens the weight, though the oriental character leads overall.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It also suits leisure time, and summer is the least favoured season. Xerjoff Uden Overdose and Montagne Parfums Eden have a close profile.