Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Grace

Product Overview

Oud for Grace by Initio is part of the Black Gold Project collection, created as a contemporary interpretation of oud built around quiet authority rather than excess.

The fragrance explores the idea of power expressed through composure, clarity and presence. Instead of making intensity loud or aggressive, Oud for Grace refines it into something controlled and assured, reflecting Initio’s approach to functional fragrance and its interest in scent as a tool for confidence and self-possession.

Woody, ambery and spicy, Oud for Grace presents oud in a polished modern setting where precious woods, warm gourmand notes and aromatic spice create a signature designed to linger without overwhelming.

What Does Oud for Grace Smell Like?

Oud for Grace opens with bright bergamot sharpened by black pepper, creating a fresh, precise introduction with an immediate spicy edge.

As it develops, oud is joined by sandalwood, cedarwood and guaiac wood, creating a deep, resonant woody structure. The woods feel rich and textured, but the citrus and spice keep the composition lifted.

In the dry down, vanilla and praline add a smooth, addictive warmth that softens the darker woods without turning the fragrance overly sweet. The result is a woody ambery spicy fragrance that feels deep, polished and confidently restrained.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot, Black Pepper

Heart Notes

Oud, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood

Base Notes

Vanilla, Praline

Fragrance Family

Woody Ambery Spicy

When to Wear Oud for Grace

Oud for Grace is especially well suited to autumn and winter, when its oud, woods, vanilla and praline feel rich and enveloping.

Its controlled, refined character makes it an excellent choice for evenings, formal occasions and anyone who enjoys powerful woody fragrances that feel polished rather than heavy.

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