Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Praline cracked open by the hearth, oud smoke rising slowly.

Main accordswoody, oud, sweet, vanilla, nutty

Oud for Grace by Initio Parfums Privés, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Praline and Black Pepper
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonWinterAutumn

Time of dayEvening

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 47%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 49%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 44%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 46%Evening

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Longevity, 373 votes

  • Very weak1%3 votes
  • Weak3%10 votes
  • Moderate15%55 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)47%175 votes
  • Eternal35%130 votes

Sillage, 375 votes

  • Intimate3%10 votes
  • Moderate19%70 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)49%185 votes
  • Enormous29%110 votes

Season, 210 votes

  • Spring10%22 votes
  • Summer4%8 votes
  • Autumn42%88 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)44%92 votes

Time of day, 178 votes

  • Daytime12%22 votes
  • Office7%12 votes
  • Evening (Most voted)46%82 votes
  • Night out35%62 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €13.77Was €21.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €4.59/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
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Key notes
Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
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Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
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No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

A bright citrus flash gives way almost at once to sweet, nutty praline and a dry bite of pepper. It then sinks into smoky oud, dry wood and dark vanilla. The mood is sweet, woody and a little smoky all at once.

How it wears

The perfume community describes it as very long-lasting and strong, with a trail that can fill a room. A light hand is enough.

When to wear it

Wearers reach for it on winter and autumn evenings and at night, when a dense, warm scent feels welcome in the cold.

Who it suits

Suits someone who likes bold, sweet woods and does not mind being noticed. With such a strong trail, it is best worn with a light hand.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace comes as 3ml for €13.77 (€4.59/ml), 10ml for €38.25 (€3.83/ml) and 30ml for €96.39 (€3.21/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace smell like?

Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace opens with Bergamot. The heart brings Black Pepper and Praline. It dries down to Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Oud and Sandalwood. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, oud, sweet, vanilla and nutty.

Is Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (47% of votes), and 82% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (49% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 4% of season votes.

Is Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace good for winter?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 44% of season votes.

Is Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 81% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 19% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 7% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace?

Oud for Grace is made by Initio Parfums Privés. It was launched in 2026.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace?

A 10ml decant of Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Initio Parfums Privés perfumes can I try?

Besides Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace, 10ML has Side Effect, Musk Therapy and Rehab from Initio Parfums Privés, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace decant is filled by hand from an original Initio Parfums Privés bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace sweet?

Yes, in a dark way. Praline and vanilla bring a nutty sweetness, but oud, cedarwood and black pepper keep it smoky and dry, so it never turns sugary.

Is Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace good for a date night?

Yes, it is a strong fit. Wearers favour it for evenings and nights, and its warm, smoky sweetness and strong trail suit a close, memorable evening out.

Where can I buy Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace as a decant?

At 10ML: Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €38.25 (€3.83/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.