Initio Oud For Happiness Eau De Parfum 90ml For Unisex

Initio Oud For Happiness Eau de Parfum 90ml is a fresh, joyful oud fragrance for men and women from the Black Gold Project collection. Its main notes are bergamot, ginger, liquorice, vanilla, cedarwood, oud and musk.

About Initio Oud For Happiness

Initio Parfums Privés is a niche perfume house founded in Paris in 2015. The house says it breaks with classical perfumery by returning to the original power of fragrance, and it describes its creations as sensory, almost talismanic scents. Initio pairs high perfumery with the study of how scent affects mood and perception, focusing on what a fragrance makes you feel. Its perfumes are grouped into collections such as Carnal Blends, Absolutes, Hedonist and the Black Gold Project, often built around signature materials like hedione, musks, castoreum and oud.

Initio calls Oud For Happiness "a modern portal to joy and harmony." It is a fresh take on oud, with energising top notes of bergamot and ginger, and an oud softened by cedarwood and sweet liquorice. Vanilla and musk give it a smooth, uplifting finish, so it feels lighter and happier than a traditional heavy oud.

It belongs to the Black Gold Project collection, Initio's line of oud fragrances. Oud, often called liquid gold, is one of the most treasured materials in perfumery, and the Black Gold Project explores it in different moods, from the bold Oud For Greatness to the fresher Neo and the joyful Oud For Happiness.

Fragrance Notes

• Key notes: Bergamot, Ginger, Liquorice, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Oud, Musk

Fragrance family: Woody Spicy | Gender: Unisex | Concentration: Eau de Parfum | Size: 90ml

What Does Initio Oud For Happiness Smell Like?

The opening is bright and energising. Bergamot gives a sparkling citrus lift and ginger adds a zesty, warm spice.

In the heart, liquorice brings a sweet, slightly anise-like note and cedarwood adds a clean, dry woodiness.

In the base, oud gives a smooth, woody depth, vanilla adds creamy sweetness and musk keeps it soft. The result is fresh, sweet and joyful.

Key Ingredients Explained

• Ginger: Ginger brings a zesty, warm and lively spice.
• Liquorice: Liquorice (mulethi) adds a sweet, slightly anise-like and earthy note.
• Oud: Oud is a deep, woody and resinous note, one of the most treasured materials in Arabian and Indian perfumery.
• Cedarwood: Cedarwood is a dry, clean, pencil-shaving wood that adds structure.
• Vanilla: Vanilla adds a creamy, comforting sweetness.
• Bergamot: Bergamot is a bright, slightly bitter Italian citrus that lifts the opening.

Longevity and Performance

As an Eau de Parfum, it has a higher concentration of perfume oils than an Eau de Toilette, so it lasts well and leaves a noticeable trail. Initio fragrances are known for their strong presence, but longevity always depends on skin type, weather and the amount applied. Two to three sprays are usually enough. Its oud, vanilla and musk base gives Oud For Happiness a smooth, lasting trail that feels uplifting rather than heavy.

When to Wear Oud For Happiness

• Daytime and office: Fresh oud for work.
• Celebrations: Joyful and warm.
• Evenings out: Smooth and charismatic.
• Winter and monsoon: Sweet woods feel cosy.
• Shared fragrance: Unisex, for men and women.

Who Is It For?

Oud For Happiness is for men and women who want oud with a fresh, sweet and cheerful twist. For a bold classic oud, try Initio Oud For Greatness; for a charismatic fresh oud, try Initio Oud For Greatness Neo.

Why Choose Oud For Happiness?

Oud For Happiness is a great introduction to oud for those who find traditional ouds too heavy. Ginger and bergamot keep it fresh, liquorice and vanilla make it sweet and the oud adds depth. It is a versatile oud you can wear from day to night.

How to Wear and Layer It

1. Spray on neck, chest and wrists.
2. Two to three sprays are enough for most occasions.
3. Apply on moisturised skin for better longevity.
4. For evenings, a light mist on clothes adds to the trail.

Layering tip: Wear it alone, or layer it with Initio Magnetic Blend 7 for a muskier, longer-lasting trail.

Good to Know

Liquorice, known in India as mulethi, gives Oud For Happiness its unusual sweet, slightly herbal twist, which pairs with oud in a fresh, modern way.

How to Store Your Perfume

Keep your perfume in its box, away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity. In Indian weather, avoid leaving it in a car or a steamy bathroom; a cool cupboard or drawer is ideal. Always close the cap tightly after use, as heat and air can change the scent over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Initio Oud For Happiness smell like?

It smells fresh, sweet and woody: bergamot and ginger, liquorice and cedarwood, with oud, vanilla and musk.

What are the notes of Initio Oud For Happiness?

The key notes of Initio Oud For Happiness are Bergamot, Ginger, Liquorice, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Oud, Musk.

Which Initio collection is Oud For Happiness from?

Oud For Happiness belongs to the Black Gold Project, Initio's oud collection.

Is Initio Oud For Happiness unisex?

Yes. Oud For Happiness is a unisex fragrance that suits both men and women.

Is Oud For Happiness a heavy oud?

No. It is a fresh, modern oud, softened by cedarwood, liquorice, vanilla and musk.

How is it different from Oud For Greatness?

Oud For Greatness is bolder and spicier with saffron and nutmeg, while Oud For Happiness is fresher and sweeter with ginger and liquorice.

Is Oud For Happiness good for daytime?

Yes. Its fresh bergamot and ginger opening makes it easier to wear in the day than many ouds.

Which brand makes Oud For Happiness?

Oud For Happiness is made by Initio, the Paris niche perfume house founded in 2015, known for sensory fragrances designed around their effect on mood.

When is the best time to wear Initio Oud For Happiness?

It is good for daytime, office, celebrations and evenings.

Is the Initio Oud For Happiness sold at Scentsation India authentic?

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