Initio Parfums Oud for Happiness EDP

Description

A joyful, modern take on oud from Initio Parfums Privés. Launched in 2021, Oud for Happiness reframes oud as bright and uplifting rather than heavy: bergamot and ginger open the fragrance, licorice, real agarwood (oud) and cedar carry the heart, and a vanilla-and-musk base gives it warmth without weight. It's a gentler, more radiant sibling to the darker Oud for Greatness in Initio's oud lineup.

Scent Character

• Woody: 44%
• Sweet: 31%
• Fresh: 12%
• Spicy: 12%

Translation: a woody-sweet fragrance. The cedar-agarwood base and vanilla sweetness dominate, with the bergamot-ginger opening providing a fresh, spicy lift.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Bergamot, Ginger

Heart: Licorice, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar

Base: Vanilla, Herbal Notes, Musk

Performance

• Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong
• Projection: 2–3 feet for the first hour, then settles closer to the skin

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall, winter and spring
• Evening, leisure and night-out wear
• Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
House: Initio Parfums Privés, Paris
Launched: 2021

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FAQ

Is Oud for Happiness for men or women?
It's designed as a unisex fragrance for both men and women.

What's the longevity like?
Solid: expect 7 to 9 hours on skin.

Does it smell like a traditional oud?
No. It uses real agarwood but frames it with bergamot, ginger and licorice for a bright, uplifting character rather than a heavy, smoky oud.

How does it compare to Oud for Greatness?
Oud for Greatness is the darker, more intense oud in Initio's line; Oud for Happiness is its lighter, sweeter, more radiant counterpart.