Initio - Oud for Grace (sample sizes)

Initio Oud for Grace smells warm, woody, sweet, and spicy, with a noticeably smoother and more gourmand interpretation of oud. It opens with bright bergamot sharpened by dry black pepper, giving the first few minutes a fresh but spicy bite before a creamy praline sweetness begins to emerge. The heart has a toasted, nutty gourmand quality that contrasts with the darker woods, while the drydown becomes richer and smoother as oud blends with sandalwood, cedarwood, and smoky guaiac wood. Vanilla gradually softens the composition, leaving a warm, slightly sweet and creamy woody trail rather than an aggressively animalic oud. Overall, Oud for Grace combines polished oud and precious woods with praline and vanilla sweetness, making it feel smoother, sweeter, and more approachable than a traditional oud fragrance. Top Notes Bergamot Heart Notes Praline Black Pepper Base Notes Vanilla Oud Cedarwood Sandalwood Guaiac Wood